Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, vice president of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, has praised Anambra governor Chukwuma Soludo for renaming the Umueri International Cargo and Passenger Airport after the late Prof. Chinua Achebe.
In a press release issued on Saturday in Awka, Okeke-Ogene claimed that the act was a tribute to the Ndigbo people, Africa, and the entire black race.
He urged other South-East governors to erect memorials to the late literary great who devoted his entire life to promoting Igbo social and cultural identity around the world.
According to Okeke-Ogene, Achebe's literary accomplishments honored the rich cultural traditions and heritage of the Igbo people, which will continue to inspire current and future generations and contribute to the preservation of Igbo cultural identity.
He pointed out that the honor would continue to serve as motivation for upcoming authors, who would now be encouraged to look into career options in the creative sector in order to realize their full potential.
The Ohaneze VP stated that the distinction has a positive impact on young writers because they are aware that history and future generations would recall, honor, and remember them.
