Okonjo-Iweala pays tribute to late mother
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has paid tribute to her mother, Prof. Kamene Okonjo, who died at the age of 96. Read More: https://punchng.com/okonjo-iweala-pays-tribute-to-late-mother/
World Trade Organisation Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has paid tribute to her late mother, Prof. Kamene Okonjo, who passed away at the age of 96. In a post on her official X handle, Okonjo-Iweala expressed her gratitude to friends and followers for their condolences and support during this difficult time. The 96-year-old was a matriarch of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family and the wife of the late Obi (Prof.) Chukwuka Okonjo.
Prof. Kamene Okonjo was described as an extraordinary woman with intellectual brilliance, humility, compassion, dignity, and a lifelong commitment to advancing humanity. She was an internationally recognized sociologist and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The family celebrated her life and legacy while mourning her passing.
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- My mother lived quality life till the end — Okonjo-Iweala dailypost.ng
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