Dora Akunyili: Major street in Awka to be named after her

Authorities in Awka South Local Area of Anambra State have begun the plans to name a major street in the state capital after Prof. Dora Akunyili

The chairman of Awka South Local Government Area, Hon Azubuike Iloh, who disclosed this on Wednesday at the Awka South Council Headquarters after signing a condolence register in honour of Akunyili said her death was a thing of sadness.

Read his words:

“People like Akunyili should not die,

we feel sad because a woman like Dora should be here with us.

“She is an iconic figure, and here in our own little way we have decided that we will deify her.

“I have sent a bill to the legislature of this council for a major street in Awka to be named after her.

“We have pin-pointed Abakiliki Street to be named after her, and when they sit, I am sure they will pass it and we will implement it immediately.

“She is a dogged fighter and yet a mother, and can be described differently by different people, so we want her to live in our minds.”

Great icons like Dora, deserve such and more... Kudos!