Monday, October 26, 2026 - The mother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Professor Kamene Okonjo, is dead.
The Palace Secretary of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Chief
Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, on behalf of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family, announced
the development in a statement on Sunday.
According to the statement, Professor Okonjo was the
matriarch of the royal family and mother of the traditional ruler of
Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Obi Ifechukwude Anishi Okonjo II.
She was the wife of the late Obi Chukwuka Okonjo, the
immediate past traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku community, with whom she shared
66 years of marriage.
The royal family described her as an extraordinary woman
whose life was defined by intellectual brilliance, humility, compassion and
dedication to humanity.
“An internationally recognised and foremost sociologist,
Prof Kamene Okonjo distinguished herself through her outstanding academic
accomplishments, intellectual contributions and lifelong advocacy for women’s
rights and empowerment,” the statement said.
The family added that her achievements transcended
Ogwashi-Uku and Nigeria, earning her admiration within academic circles
internationally.
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