United Nigeria Airlines Honours Chinua Achebe with Sculpture

THISDAYLIVE | 28-08-2026 03:17am |

United Nigeria Airlines has funded a bronze sculpture of renowned novelist Chinua Achebe, located at the Ugwunwasike Roundabout in Ogidi, Anambra State. The sculpture was unveiled in July by the Ogidi community, courtesy of the airline. The airline's Executive Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, who is from Ogidi, regards Achebe as a kinsman and feels responsible for protecting his legacy.

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