President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned scholar and respected matriarch, Professor Kamene Okonjo, who passed away at the age of 96, describing her death as a painful loss to her family, community and the nation.
The President extended his heartfelt condolences to the Okonjo royal family of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, particularly Professor Okonjo’s daughter, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, as well as other relatives and members of the community mourning the loss of their beloved mother and leader.
Tinubu described the late professor as an accomplished academic whose remarkable life was defined by intellectual excellence, selfless service and an unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment and societal development. He also praised her ability to combine professional achievements with devotion to her family, community and the preservation of traditional institutions.
The President noted that Professor Okonjo’s legacy would endure through her contributions to scholarship, her advocacy for women and the lives she touched during her remarkable 96 years. He prayed that Almighty God would grant her eternal rest and give her grieving family, friends and community the strength to bear the painful loss.
