President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed sadness over the death of renowned scholar and matriarch of the Okonjo royal family of Ogwashi-Uku Delta State Professor Kamene Okonjo who died at 96.
The President described the late academic mother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as an accomplished scholar whose life was characterised by intellectual distinction service to humanity and unwavering commitment to the advancement of women and society.
In a condolence message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga Tinubu extended his sympathies to the Okonjo royal family particularly Okonjo-Iweala other family members and the people of Ogwashi-Uku over the loss of their revered matriarch and community leader.
He noted that Professor Okonjo distinguished herself not only through her contributions to scholarship but also as a passionate advocate of women’s empowerment whose accomplishments and dedication to societal development remained worthy of emulation.
According to the President the late scholar exemplified intellectual excellence compassion and commitment to humanity’s progress leaving an enduring legacy of service.
Tinubu particularly acknowledged her remarkable ability to combine a distinguished academic career with devotion to family community development and the preservation of traditional institutions.
He observed that her life and accomplishments provided an inspiring example of the important roles women could play in advancing education strengthening families and contributing to national development.
The President urged the bereaved family to take solace in the late matriarch’s remarkable achievements the lives she touched and the lasting impact of her contributions to scholarship and society.
He prayed that Almighty God would grant Professor Okonjo eternal rest and comfort her family the people of Ogwashi-Uku and all those mourning her passing.