Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe PhD. | |
|---|---|
| 1st Governor of Imo State | |
| In office 1 October 1979 – 31 December 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Sunday Ajibade Adenihun |
| Succeeded by | Ike Nwachukwu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1929[citation needed] Avutu, British Nigeria |
| Died | 6 January 2004 (aged 74) Avutu, Obowu, Nigeria |
| Political party | Nigerian People's Party (NPP) |
| Spouse(s) | Victoria Ahuikpeghe Ugwoji and Late Florence Nwaeruru Egbuka |
| Relations | Alex Chidi Mbakwe, bobby Mbakwe, Okwuchi Mbakwe, Chidiebere Mbakwe, Onyekwere Mbakwe |
| Profession | lawyer, political scientist |
Samuel "Sam" Onunaka Mbakwe (1929[1] – 5 January 2004)[2] also known as Dee Sam[3] was an Igbo politician and first democratic governor of Imo State, south east Nigeria from 1 October 1979[2] until 31 December 1983.[4] The Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, located in Owerri, the state capital, was renamed after him.[5] 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 exists.
- ^ Adeolu (2017-03-15). "MBAKWE, Chief Samuel Onunaka (Late)". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
- ^ a b Obibi, Collins; Fred Okoror; Charles Ogugbuaja (2004-01-08). "Mbakwe, ex-Imo governor, dies at 73". The Guardian Online. Guardian Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2007-04-11.
- ^ Achonu, Gibson (November 17, 2017). "Dad wouldn't have supported Biafra agitation — Sam Mbakwe's daughter". punchng.com. The Punch. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
The only nickname I knew was Dee Sam.
- ^ Ajaero, Chris (2003-05-11). "Forgotten Hero". Newswatch Online. Newswatch Communications Limited. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
- ^ Anthony, Jane (2007-02-27). "Port Harcourt Airport: Much Ado About A Closure". Independent Online. Independent Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
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