President Tinubu mourns Professor Kamene Okonjo's passing
President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences following the death of Professor Kamene Okonjo, who was 96 years old and the mother of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. In a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Professor Okonjo as an accomplished academic and a champion of women’s empowerment.
He extended his sympathies to the Okonjo royal family of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, acknowledging the profound loss felt by her family and the community. Tinubu highlighted her significant contributions to scholarship and her dedication to societal development, emphasizing her role in promoting women's advancement.
He recognized her as a respected matriarch whose life was dedicated to education, family, and community service. The President concluded his message with prayers for the repose of her soul and comfort for her loved ones during this difficult time.
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