Anambra State’s international passenger and cargo airport is now known as Chinua Achebe International Airport, in honour of the late author and literary legend.
The governor announced his choice on Sunday during the 63rd Independence Day procession in Awka, the state capital, according to Anaedoonline.ng.
The international airport in Umeiri was given the Achebe name by the government, according to Soludo, to honour the literary legend for leaving an everlasting influence on the development of human civilization.
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Achebe is a hero for both Africa and the world, according to the former Central Bank of Governor (CBN) Governor, whose legacy will outlast that of the majority of presidents, governors, and ministers.
He said: “Achebe, a Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic, gave the African literature an identity and a voice, and he rightly reconstructed and refined the identity of the people.
“Unfortunately, some people wrongly think of legacies in terms of brick and mortar. Legacy is about its impact on human life and human civilisation.
“Achebe was not a president, governor or military. He did not build bridges or roads or airports, but he will outlive most presidents, governors and ministers in our minds.
“Achebe rejected Nigeria’s national honours twice in protest against what he perceived as injustice to his home state Anambra. Today, Anambra will finally honour him.
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“After wide consultations, there is a broad consensus that no one is more deserving to be named after the first airport in Anambra than Anambra’s all-time greatest literary gift to the world, Chinua Achebe.
“Consequently, we will rename the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri, to Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri.
“Yes, it has to be an international airport, and we hope to work with the Federal Government to give full effect to its international status.”
Despite the fact that Nigeria is not perfect, Governor Soludo urged Nigerians to make the country function and to trust in its potential greatness.
He promised that his administration would keep fostering an atmosphere that would allow Anambra inhabitants to prosper and endure.
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He added: “We have muddled through the past 63 years with squandered opportunities and yet with the promise of potential greatness,” he said.
“No country or nation is perfect. Every nation continues to struggle in its match to a more perfect union. The path to stability, growth and sustainability will be challenging as there are no quick fixes.
“But all of us must collectively think and work Nigeria out of the current challenges. We have no other country but Nigeria, and we must make it work for everyone.”
Achebe, who was born in Ogidi in the state’s Idemili North Local Government Area (LGA), passed away in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 21, 2013, at the age of 82.
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