The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Mr. Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor, Mr. Valentine Obienyem has applauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo for naming Anambra passenger and cargo airport after Prof. Chinua Achebe.
Obenyem noted that the decision was universally applauded for its consistency with Achebe’s exemplary life. He stated, “Achebe’s life is greatly appreciated today because, unlike those we might consider his contemporaries, who are currently vacillating between truth and falsehood, Achebe remained consistent until his death.
“This commendable act by Soludo reminded us of similar past actions that were fitting, including:
1. Naming of the secretariat after Udoji by Mr. Peter Obi.
2. Naming of the State University after Odumegwu-Ojukwu by Mr. Peter Obi.
3. Naming of the Teaching Hospital after Odumegwu-Ojukwu by Peter Obi
4. Naming the stadium at Onitsha North after Justice Ikpeazu by Mr. Peter Obi. Ikpeazu was the first person to own a private football club in Nigeria.
5. Naming of the stadium at Onitsha South after Godwin Achebe by Mr. Peter Obi. Achebe was the longest-serving Captain of the National Team.
6. Naming the Library at Awka after Prof. Kenneth Dike by Mr. Peter Obi.
7. Naming of Ekwueme Square by former Gov. Mbadinuju.
8. Naming of the International Conference Centre after Prof. Dora Akunyili by Gov. Willie Obiano.
