Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has described the late Professor Kamene Okonjo, mother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as an exceptional woman whose life was defined by academic excellence, exemplary motherhood and enduring legacies.
Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, expressed his condolences to Okonjo-Iweala and the entire Okonjo family following the death of the 96-year-old scholar.
In a condolence message issued by his Media Adviser, Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, the senator described the deceased as a distinguished academic and matriarch of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family, who lived a fulfilled life and raised children who have made significant contributions to society.
He noted that the late Professor Okonjo attained the pinnacle of her academic career and left behind a legacy reflected in the achievements of her children.
Among them are Dr Okonjo-Iweala, who currently heads the WTO, and the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Obi (Dr) Ifechukwude Anishi Okonjo II.
Moro also expressed solidarity with the family of the late Professor Obi Chukwuka Okonjo and the entire Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom over the loss.
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He said the deceased lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation, adding that her contributions to her family and society would remain a lasting source of inspiration.
The senator prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul and asked God to grant Okonjo-Iweala and other members of the family the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
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