Ihedioha renames road named after Jacob Zuma, names it after Amaechi

Gov. Emeka Ihedioha of Imo has renamed a road in Owerri after First Republic parliamentarian and minister, Chief Mbazuluike Amaechi.

The road was initially named after former South African president Jacob Zuma by the immediate past governor of the state Rochas Okorocha attracting public opprobrium against the administration.

In a statement issued on Monday by Mr Chibuike Onyeukwu, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor it was stated that Ihedioha announced the re-christening at an occasion to mark Amaechi’s 90th birthday in Owerri.

In a speech, Ihedioha described Amaechi as an icon, whose contributions to nation-building should not be ignored.
“Dr Amaechi is an icon, one of the founding fathers of the nation, whose contributions to nationhood should not be overlooked.

“Amaechi remains an inspiration, who stood and defended those principles that remain valuable to nation building,” the statement further read.

Amaechi, a native of Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra, was a member of the House of Representatives in 1959.

The nonagenarian was later appointed the Minister of Aviation and Transport in 1962.