Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa is still mourning the colossal loss of an elder statesman, Ekwueme who passed away in London, United Kingdom.
Alex Ekwueme
The last major public outing of former Vice President Alex Ekwueme was his reception and induction into the Imo State Hall of Fame by Governor Rochas Okorocha.
As part of activities marking the concluding part of the birthday celebration of Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, as well as the graduation of Students of Rochas Foundation College and the inauguration of the 5 Children from 55 African countries adopted into Rochas Foundation College of Africa, the governor of Imo, on behalf of the government and people of Imo State, adopted Nigeria former Vice president, Alex Ekwueme and the Ghana president, Nana Akufo Ado into "Imo Hall of Fame" and conferred to them an award of excellence.
While Chief Alex Ekwueme was crowned "Grand Chancellor State of IMO", a befitting status of himself and Ghana President was erected at Government reserved area at the heart of Imo State, the Eastern Heartland, of Nigeria.
At the same occasion held on, Saturday September 30, 2017, at Imo Trade and Investment Centre, New Owerri, a book named "OKOROCHA REVEALED" was unveiled.