Nigerians are wondering why Jacob Zuma now has a ‘$1.4 million’ statue in their country – CNN

October 17, 2017 by Delia Innoma 1 Comment

“South African President Jacob Zuma visited Nigeria’s Imo state on Friday and had a giant bronze statue unveiled in his honor, a decision that has caused outrage in some parts of the country.

The two-day visit happened just as South Africa’s Supreme Court ruled that President Zuma should face corruption charges.

Zuma visited Governor Rochas Okorocha in Owerri in a surprise visit that was only announced the same day by the South Africa presidency.

As well as the statue, Zuma was given a chiefaincy title and had a road named after him.

Local media reported that the cost of the statue was around 520million Naira — equivalent to $1.4 million.

Okorocha also conferred on Zuma the Imo Merit Award, the highest award the state gives to distinguished individuals. Nigerians have weighed in on Twitter expressing their opinions on the statue of Zuma.”, as published on CNN. Read more on CNN

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One Response to “Nigerians are wondering why Jacob Zuma now has a ‘$1.4 million’ statue in their country – CNN”

Sunny Reply October 17, 2017 at 15:23

I think Rocha’s Okoroawusa is the biggest misfortune IMO state. If the story is true, he should have his head examined.