Sam Mbakwe Politician
Samuel "Sam" Onunaka Mbakwe (1929 – January 5, 2004) 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.
Personal facts
| Birth date | January 01, 1929 |
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| Birth place | AvutuObowu |
| Date of death | January 06, 2004 |
| Place of death | Avutu |
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Politician
| office | Governor of Imo State |
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