The Traditional Ruler of Nnewi, His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr. Kenneth Onyemaeke Nnaji Orizu (III) has revealed that Nnewi museum was built by the former Governor of Akwa-Ibom State and the current Senate President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Chief Dr. Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON.
The Traditional Ruler made this revelation during at his ongoing 60th Ofala festival and 98th birthday celebration.
Live Update of 2nd Day Igwe Kenneth Orizu (III) 60th Ofala 2023
While appreciating individuals who have contributed to the development of Nnewi, the monarch praised the effort of Chief Dr. Godswill Obot Akpabio (Imelu-Ora Nnewi), who have also served as Nigeria Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, for building such an edifice which will become a home to antiquities, relics, archives, artefacts and information’s about Nnewi.
According to the Traditional Ruler, it was Prince Chinedu Orizu, who convinced Senator Godswill Akpabio (now Senate President) to build the historical center for Nnewi.
It will recalled that the museum which has the capacity to host about four hundred (400) persons at once was commissioned in 2020, during the 57th Ofala festival and 95th birthday of His Royal Highness, Igwe Dr. Kenneth Orizu (III).
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