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Monument in Owerri, Nigeria

Akachi Monument, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

The Akachi monument was a large sculpture situated along Aba Road, Owerri, Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. The monument was built on a reclaimed dumpsite and measured over 40 feet high. It was a massive tower with the symbol of a hand on the zenith which represents the hand of God. The sculpture was reserved for tourism purposes.

The monument was built by the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and commissioned by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. On 30 May 2019, an earth moving equipment demolished the monument during Emeka Ihedioha's administration as former governor of Imo state in 2019.

References

  1. "Imo State govt has no hand in the demolition of Akachi statue – Official". TVC News Nigeria. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  2. "Ihedioha performs first assignment, demolishes Akachi Tower". The Sun Nigeria. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  3. "Imo Gov Demolishes Monuments Built by Predecessor". THISDAYLIVE. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  4. "Ihedioha demolishes Akachi monument built by Okorocha". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 21 February 2021.

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