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Jabob Zuma statue

This statue was erected in commemoration of the then South African president "Jacob Zuma". Zuma visited Governor Rochas Okorocha in Owerri in a surprise visit that was only announced the same day by the South Africa presidency, the statue was unvieled during this visit by the then Imo state Governor, Governor Rochas okorocha.

The unveiling was done in the state capital Owerri during a ceremony attended by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former governors, chiefs and distinguished members of the state. The alleged cost of the statue was estimated to be around 520 million Naira (over 1.4 million dollars).

In addition to the erected statue, Zuma was also honored with a ceremony that conferred on him the traditional title of Ochiagha Imo, a chieftaincy title that translates to the ceremonial leader of warriors. The title was conferred by local royalty and the accompanying certificate was issued by former president Olusegun Obasanjo.