- Top dignitaries from all over Africa were present at an event organised in honour of Rochas Okorocha's 55th birthday anniversary
- Okorocha, at the event, talked about his love for education and his passion for promoting free education
- Others at the event are Olusegun Obasanjo, Ghana's president, Nana Akuffo Ado and Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme
An event on free education, organised in honour of the 55th birthday anniversary of the Imo state governor, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha, by the Rochas foundation was held today, September 29.
Okorocha, who clocked 55th on September 22, spoke on his passion for education and his plan to make free education available for all children.
The Imo state governor said: "I won't live forever, when I die, I want the beneficiaries of my free education to keep the candle burning."
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The president of Ghana, Nana Akuffo Ado, who was also present at the event, praised Okorocha for his dedication to providing good education for children.
He said: "I am president of Ghana today because of education, Governor Rochas is a gift to humanity."
President Nana Akuffo Ado speaking at the event. Photo credit: Project55555
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Others present at the event include former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former vice president, Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, and the Emir of Lafia, Alhaji Isah Mustapha-Agwai.
Olusegun Obasanjo at the event. Photo credit: Project55555
Meanwhile, NAIJ.com recently reported that Okorocha stated that the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) would affect the chances of Igbos to produce Nigeria’s president in 2023.
Okorocha told newsmen on Thursday, September 21 that IPOB was not good for the southeast, and it was not the best way for them to complain about marginalisation to the federal republic of Nigeria.
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Friday, 29 September 2017