Sam Mbakwe
Politician
1929 – 2004
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Who was Sam Mbakwe?
Samuel "Sam" Onunaka Mbakwe was an Igbo politician and governor of Imo State, southern Nigeria from October 1, 1979 until December 31, 1983. The Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, which is located in Owerri, the state capital, was renamed after him. In 1981, Sam Mbakwe set up Imo State University. The campus was located in a territory that was ceded to Abia State in 1991 and was re-christened Abia State University. However, Imo State University acquired a new campus in Owerri and still exist.
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- Born
- 1929
Nigeria - Also known as
- Samuel "Sam" Onunaka Mbakwe
- Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe
- weeping governor
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Profession
- Education
- Fourah Bay College
- Lived in
- Imo State
- Died
- Jan 5, 2004
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on July 23, 2013
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