President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the Okonjo royal family of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, over the death of Prof. Kamene Okonjo, mother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Kamene died at the age of 96.
In a statement issued on behalf of the President by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu commiserated with Okonjo-Iweala, other members of the family and the people of Ogwashi-Uku over the loss.
The President described the late professor as an accomplished academic whose life was marked by intellectual distinction, service to humanity and commitment to women’s empowerment.
Tinubu also acknowledged her contributions to scholarship and her dedication to family, community development and the preservation of traditional institutions.
He said her life offered an inspiring example of a woman who combined professional excellence with service to society.
The President prayed that God would grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort her family and others mourning her death.
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