Chief Arthur Eze, Chairman of the third Michael Okpara Memorial Lecture, has called on Nigerian leaders to emulate the late Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, Dr Michael Okpara, who prioritised wealth creation, industrialisation and public welfare over personal enrichment. Speaking through Prince Emeka Eze at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, he said Okpara exemplified selfless leadership and integrity, noting that despite controlling enormous public resources as Premier between 1959 and 1966, he died without owning a decent home. The lecture was themed "Leveraging Technology in Agriculture: Building Digital Rails for Food Security, Agroenterprise and Financial Inclusion." The event also featured plans for technology-driven farm settlements targeting food exports, while Okpara's son sought a return to his father's green revolution.
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