The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has paid tribute to her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, who died on Friday at the age of 96.
The former Nigerian Minister of Finance described her late mother as a remarkable woman who lived a fulfilling life until the end.
In a post on her official X handle on Sunday, Okonjo-Iweala expressed appreciation to friends and followers for their messages of condolence and support to the family.
She wrote, “I have been overwhelmed with messages of condolences and tributes to my wonderful mother. I just want to thank all my friends and followers and let you know how appreciative my entire family and I are of your support.
“My mother lived a quality life till the end and we are very grateful we had her for so long. May her soul rest in perfect peace.”
The late Professor Kamene Okonjo was the matriarch of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family and mother of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II.
She was also the wife of the late Obi Professor Chukwuka Okonjo, the immediate past traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.
Her death was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the Palace Secretary of Ogwashi-Uku, Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, on behalf of the royal family.
The statement described her as an extraordinary woman whose life was marked by intellectual brilliance, humility, compassion, dignity and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of humanity.
