Photos-‘ I’m leaving Nigeria as a hero’ – says President Zuma after unveiling of huge statue of him in Owerri

Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha unveiled a huge bronze statue of President Jacob Zuma in Owerri over the weekend.

Okorocha named a street after Zuma during his two-day visit to Nigeria. He was also conferred with a chieftancy title.

President Zuma said he was at a loss for words after receiving the title, adding that his visit to Nigeria was to “strengthen socio-economic relations and deepen cooperation in education.”

“I walked in here‚ as I say‚ as an ordinary freedom fighter. I’m leaving Nigeria‚ through the state of Imo‚ as a hero. What a decoration.” he