A few years after the Nigeria-Biafra War, Imo state citizens decided they needed an airport. They approached the Federal Government but it refused to build one. So, what did the Imo State citizens do? They contributed money until they had enough to build one. And yes, they built it. See a list of contributors to…… Continue reading SEE LIST OF IMO STATE PEOPLE WHO DONATED FOR THE BUILDING OF IMO AIRPORT
Tag: Sam Mbakwe
Igbos urged to increase media establishment, support and involvement
ENUGU- Igbos have been urged to increase media establishment, support and involvement in Nigeria. They were reminded that Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first Nigerian to own a media outlet. He established newspapers which he effectively used to fight colonialism. That was one of the take always from the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Colloquium…… Continue reading Igbos urged to increase media establishment, support and involvement
Sad: The fire at Sam Mbakwe International Airport
I was sad to read about the fire that engulfed a part of Sam Mbakwe International Airport yesterday. Sam Mbakwe international Airport is an example of Igbo… Resourceful Equianoism. What do we mean by this? That airport was built by the Igbo people of IMO levying themselves at a time when the Federal Government was…… Continue reading Sad: The fire at Sam Mbakwe International Airport
Governor Sam Mbakwe’s legacies revisited
Chief Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe (1929-2004) was the first civilian governor of Imo State. He served in that capacity between 1979 and 1983. His legacies include: The Imo Modern Poultry Adapalm Imo State University (now Abia State University) Imo Cargo Airport (built with a development levy on all Ndi Imo then). As a politician, you must…… Continue reading Governor Sam Mbakwe’s legacies revisited
Lessons From The Igbo State of Imo + Remembering Sam Mbakwe Of Imo
Wow, Imo State has so many celebrities! I didn’t even know filmstar Kanayo O Kanayo and star blogger Linda Ikeji are from the state. See more celebrities from the state: Renowned Celebrities From Imo State-the Eastern Heartland – Celebrities – Nigeria When I think of Imo State, I always remember Mazi De Sam Mbakwe, the…… Continue reading Lessons From The Igbo State of Imo + Remembering Sam Mbakwe Of Imo