Akachi Monument

The Akachi monument was a large sculpture situated along Aba Road, Owerri, Imo State in southeastern Nigeria.^[1] 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.^[2]

The monument was built by the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and commissioned by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.^[3] On 30 May 2019, an earth moving equipment demolished the monument during Emeka Ihedioha's administration as former governor of Imo state in 2019.^[4]

References

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

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[1] "Imo State govt has no hand in the demolition of Akachi statue – Official". TVC News Nigeria. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2021.

[:0-2] "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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