Oborevwori, Dafinone, Guwor Mourn Okonjo-Iweala’s Mother, Prof Kamene, 96

Sylvester Idowu of Warri Delta State, Senator Ede Dafinone, and Emomotimi Guwor, Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, have expressed grief over the passing of Professor Kamene Okonjo, the mother of WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. They celebrated her as an accomplished scholar, respected matriarch, and community builder.

Professor Kamene, who died at 96, was the wife of former Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom ruler Chukwuka Okonjo and mother to the current monarch, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II. The Delta State Governor lauded her as a distinguished academic whose advocacy for women's rights and scholarship had earned global recognition, while praising her humility, compassion, and service as a defining character trait.

The senator echoed these sentiments, noting her remarkable legacy of excellence, compassion, and devotion to family. Speaker Guwor described Kamene as a distinguished matriarch whose life was a testament to intellectual achievement, service, and dedication to her family and community, adding that her passing is a profound loss to Delta State, Nigeria, and Africa.