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The statute is of a national hero and Prince of Nnewi Abyssinia Akweke Nwafor Orizu. He was Nigeria's second Senate President from 16 November 1960 to 15 January 1966, during the Nigerian First Republic. Orizu was also Acting President of Nigeria for a short period.
Abyssinia Akweke Nwafor Orizu (GCON)(; 17 July 1914 – 1999) was a Nigerian politician and statesman who served as President of the Nigerian Senate from 1963 to 1966. Orizu was also Acting President of Nigeria from late 1965 until the 1966 coup d'état in January 1966.
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The home of the oldest monarch in Igbo land the palace is a mix of ancient and modern. There is a museum showcasing the rich culture of Nnewi at the palace. Igwe Orizu III is the 20th monarch in Nnewi and one of the longest serving monarchs in Nigeria. He is a nonagenarian. The palace is huge and beautiful.