Obiano Makes case for Economic Re-invention of South East

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has made a case for a more aggressive approach to the development of the South East in a manner that would ensure its survival as an economic block.

In an address at this year’s edition of the World Igbo Congress in Houston titled “Laying the Foundations of Hope, Chief Obiano argued that as true sons and daughters of the great Igbo ancestors who had mastered the art of democratic leadership long before the arrival of the colonial masters, Ndigbo must define the challenges of the present time and rise to them.

PICTURES: See how Obiano led Ndi Anambra to bid farewell to Prof Dora Akunyili

The remains of the fake drug czar was finally laid to the mother earth yesterday at Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area in Anambra State.

Prof Dora Akunyili, a heroine received lots of honours and tributes... Anambra State lost a great mother and an Ambassador in her!

Scroll down to see detailed pictures on her funeral... All activities and guests courtesy ofthe love and support shown to the family by Gov Willie Obiano.

Akunyili: Obiano, Gowon, Ike Pay Glowing Tributes

Former Minister of Information and Director General of NAFDAC began her final journey to mother earth with a torrent of eulogies from distinguished Nigerians who turned up in large numbers to bid her a final farewell at the special Honours & Tributes Ceremony held in her memory at the Women Development Center, Awka

Dora Akunyili: We Have Lost a Gem, a tribute by Gov Willie Obiano

Governor Obiano of Anambra State moved his audience to tears while he delivered his tributes for the late Prof Dora Akunyili.

Read the full script here:

Dora Akunyili: We Have Lost a Gem

Eulogy delivered By HE. Chief  Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State, at the Honours and Tributes Event for Prof. Dora Nkem  Akunyili, on 27 August 2014, at Awka