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Jul. 15, 1994

Imo State's Sam Mbakwe International Airport is Opened

On July 15th 1994, Sam Mbakwe Airport was opened in Imo State. The airport was sponsored by General Sani Abacha and his military leader of the region, James N.J. Aneke. It was named after Sam Mbakwe, Imo's State's first democratic governor - also known as …

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Geography

Delta State

Delta State, though often associated with the Urhobo and Itsekiri, also has significant historical ties to the Igbo people, particularly in the Ndokwa region, which has a large Igbo-speaking population known as the Anioma people.

The state was an important site for trade routes during …

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Wider Context

Bassa

The Bassa are closely connected to the Kru people, who have farmed in the forests of Liberia for centuries. Their livelihoods center around staple crops like cassava, yam, sorghum, and rice. Despite external influences, they have maintained distinct traditions in religion, politics, and culture.

Prominent …

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