Anambra State Government has declared today, Monday, November 16, a work free day in honor of Nigeria’s first President, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe.
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was born on November 16,1904 in Zungeru which is in present day Niger state.
In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C Don Adinuba , all Government offices, except those which provide essential services, will not open for business, as well as the organized private sector and open markets in the state.
According to the statement, Governor Obiano declared that Dr Azikiwe remains Nigeria’s most detribalised leader in Nigeria history.
Gov Obiano also stated that Nigeria is in dire need of transformational leaders like Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe.