Okorocha told newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday that the plan was imperative because the late Oputa was a worthy son of the state who deserve to be honoured.
“Oputa is one of the finest jurists that the nation has produced and deserves that his state honours him.
“We will give him a state burial just as we did to late Ikemba Ojukwu,” he said.
Okorocha challenged journalists in the state to report objectively projects embarked upon by the government for the progress of the state.
He observed that his administration had carried out major projects that were under-reported.
He described the press as partners in progress, adding that their objective reporting would help in building the state.
He expressed worry at the security challenges confronting the nation and urged all to join hands with President Goodluck Jonathan to tackle it.
He called on the president to do all within his power to solve the security problem. (NAN)
