Kamene Okonjo, Mother of WTO Chief, Dies at 96
Prof. Kamene Okonjo, the mother of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, died at the age of 96 on October 23, 2026. The Umu Obi Obahai royal family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom confirmed her passing through an official announcement.
Solomon Anyebe, a former Zenith Bank worker, recounted a touching encounter with Prof. Okonjo four years earlier while he was working as a marketer. During a visit to a hospital in the Life Camp area, owned by Dr. Okonjo-Iweala's husband, he met Prof. Okonjo, who was there for a routine check.
Anyebe described her as calm, sweet, and hospitable, recalling how she placed her hands on him, offered a prayer, and shared encouraging words. This brief encounter left a lasting impression on him, influencing his career shift from banking to public service.
He extended his condolences to Dr. Okonjo-Iweala and the wider Okonjo family in his tribute.
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