The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Ede Dafinone, has commiserated with the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Okonjo family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Delta State, over the death of their matriarch, Professor Kamene Okonjo.
Dafinone described the late Professor as a woman of remarkable accomplishments whose contributions to scholarship, women’s empowerment and humanitarian service left an enduring mark on society.
Prof Kamene Okonjo, 96, died yesterday after a brief illness.
In a condolence statement, the senator said Professor Okonjo lived a purposeful and impactful life, distinguished by excellence, compassion and unwavering devotion to her family.
He particularly sympathised with Dr Okonjo-Iweala, His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II, and other members of the bereaved family, noting that her death was a profound loss to the family and the wider society.
According to him, the late matriarch’s legacy would continue to inspire generations, especially through her contributions to education, women’s advancement and service to humanity.
While acknowledging the pain of her passing, Dafinone said there was consolation in the fact that she lived a fulfilled life and left lasting footprints through her remarkable accomplishments.
The senator, on behalf of his family and the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, prayed that Almighty God would grant the deceased eternal rest and give the Okonjo family the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
