By Valentine Mbadugha.
The Immediate past President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency, Dr Ernest Bia Koroma has visited the Traditional Ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe at the Ime Obi of Onitsha and also visited the palace of Obi Gibson Nwosu, Eze Uzu Awka.
Dr Ernest Bia Koroma is in Anambra state as guest speaker at the 8th Zik’s Lecture Series which will hold tomorrow, Saturday, 16th November 2019 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium.
Dr Ernest Bia Koroma who was received with a twenty-one gun salute, in his speech, revealed that his country has maintained a cordial relationship with Nigeria expressing hope that this
is sustained to boost the pace of development in the West African Sub-region.
He noted that the former Nigerian leader, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, contributed a lot in the development of Africa noting that his position as the guest speaker during the 8th Zik’s lecture series is a great honour and a perfect opportunity to pay his tribute to the great African Leader.
The Chairman, South East Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Alfred Achebe Of Onitsha and his Awka counterpart, Obi Gibson Nwosu while welcoming the former President of Sierra Leone in their separate palaces presented Dr Koroma with special gifts signifying the rich cultural heritage of Igbo land and books containing the history of Onitsha, Awka and African culture.
Among Dr Koroma’s entourage, were the Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Professor Charles Esimone, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Professor Fredrick Odibo, the Benefactor of the Zik’s Lecture Series, Senator Ben Ndi Obi, the Registrar of the university, Barrister Philomena Okoye, among other members of the university’s governing council.
