In the early 60s, Michael Iheonukara Okpara, former premier of the defunct Eastern Region, had an industrialization policy, which he vigorously pursued.
From agriculture, manufacturing to mining, the commitment to grow the economy of the region was obvious.
However, Okpara also recognized the
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