{
  "id": 16613325,
  "title": "Dafinone mourns Okonjo-Iweala’s late mother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/dafinone-mourns-okonjo-iwealas-late-mother",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T14:42:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/dafinone-mourns-okonjo-iwealas-late-mother/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central Senatorial District has paid tribute to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her family following the passing of their matriarch, Professor Kamene Okonjo. The 96-year-old academic, mother, and humanitarian departed after a life dedicated to scholarship, women's empowerment, and service to humanity. In a personal condolence message, Dafinone lauded the late professor's legacy of excellence, compassion, and family devotion. His words emphasized that her impact would continue to inspire future generations despite the void left by her passing. Dafinone conveyed his deepest sympathies to Okonjo-Iweala, His Royal Majesty Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II, and the broader Okonjo family as they grieved their loss. He prayed for the deceased's eternal peace and strength for the family during this difficult time.",
  "summary": "Senator Ede Dafinone has condoled with WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the death of her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, who passed away at the age of 96 Read More: https://punchng.com/dafinone-mourns-okonjo-iwealas-late-mother/",
  "key_points": [
    "Senator Ede Dafinone pays tribute to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s late mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo.",
    "Dafinone praises her legacy of excellence, compassion, and family devotion."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}