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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, and Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, have mourned the loss of life of Professor Kamene Okonjo, mom of Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
They described the deceased as an completed scholar, revered matriarch, and neighborhood builder.
Kamene, who died on Friday on the age of 96, was the spouse of the late Professor Chukwuka Okonjo, a former conventional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, and mom of the dominion’s present monarch, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II.
Oborevwori, in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the late professor as a distinguished scholar whose contributions to the academia, ladies’s empowerment, and society would stay indelible.
The governor stated Kamene’s outstanding achievements in scholarship and advocacy for ladies’s rights had earned her recognition past Nigeria, whereas her humility, compassion, and dedication to service distinguished her as a lady of remarkable character.
He additionally acknowledged her invaluable contributions to her household and society, stating that her legacy as a mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother would proceed to encourage generations.
Dafinone additionally prolonged his condolences to Okonjo-Iweala and the Okonjo household of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom over the loss of life of their matriarch, Kamene.
Dafinone described Kamene as a lady who lived a outstanding lifetime of goal and influence, distinguished by her contributions to scholarship, ladies’s empowerment, and repair to humanity.
He said that Kamene’s legacy of excellence, compassion, and devotion to household would proceed to encourage generations, including that her passing is a profound loss to her household and society.
The senator significantly sympathised with Okonjo-Iweala, His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II, and different members of the Okonjo household over the loss.
According to him, though the household would deeply really feel Kamene’s absence, there may be consolation within the information that she lived a fulfilled life and left enduring footprints in society.
Guwor, for his half, described the late nonagenarian as a distinguished matriarch whose life was outlined by mental accomplishment, service, and a permanent dedication to her household and neighborhood.
In an announcement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Nkem Nwaeke, the speaker stated Kamene’s loss of life was a painful loss not solely to the Okonjo household and Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom but in addition to Delta State and Nigeria.
He said that Okonjo was greater than the mom of a globally recognised determine, describing her as an completed educational, a revered conventional queen, and a neighborhood builder whose affect prolonged past her instant household.
Guwor stated the deceased had made lasting contributions as a scholar, served her neighborhood with dignity, and raised kids whose achievements had introduced delight to Delta State, Nigeria and Africa.
