A matriarch, Prof Kamene Okonjo, mom of the Director Normal of Global Business Organisation, (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has handed on.
Additionally, the mum of the normal ruler of Ogwashi Uku kingdom, Obi (Dr) Ifechukwude Anishi Okonjo 11 and matriarch of Umu Obi Obahai Royal circle of relatives of the kingdom, died on Friday elderly 96 years.
She used to be the spouse of the overdue His Royal Majesty, Obi (Professor) Chukwuka Okonjo, the instant previous Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, with whom she shared 66 outstanding years of marriage.
A remark issued via Prince Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, Palace Secretary of the dominion on behalf the royal circle of relatives on Sunday, described the overdue queen mom as an ordinary lady whose outstanding existence used to be outlined via highbrow brilliance, humility, compassion, dignity and an unwavering dedication to the development of humanity.
The remark mentioned: “An the world over recognised and principal sociologist, Professor Kamene Okonjo outstanding herself via her remarkable instructional accomplishments, highbrow contributions and lifetime advocacy for girls’s rights and empowerment.
“She used to be a girl of remarkable mind, but possessed a unprecedented gentleness of spirit, humility and style that endeared her to everybody privileged to grasp her.
“Her achievements transcended the bounds of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom and Nigeria, incomes her admiration and recognize inside of instructional and highbrow circles the world over.
“She represented the very greatest qualities of scholarship, womanhood, motherhood and repair to society.
“Past her really extensive skilled accomplishments, she used to be a faithful mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and a liked pillar of the Royal Circle of relatives. Her knowledge, kindness, quiet power and exemplary personality will stay a long-lasting inspiration to generations but unborn.
“Whilst we mourn her passing, we rejoice a existence exceptionally neatly lived.
“At 96 years, Professor Kamene Okonjo leaves at the back of an ordinary legacy of scholarship, carrier, circle of relatives values and advocacy for the distinction and development of girls.
“We take convenience in our Christian religion and the peace of mind that she is resting peacefully with the Lord, having finished her earthly adventure with grace and difference.
“All of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Circle of relatives extends its private and maximum heartfelt condolences to His Royal Majesty, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, and to all her loved youngsters, together with Princess Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr Njideka Okonjo-Udochi, Prince Onyema Okonjo, Prince Chichi Okonjo in addition to their spouses, little children in legislation, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all of the prolonged Okonjo Royal Circle of relatives.”
The remark enjoined the folk of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom to enroll in the royal circle of relatives in celebrating the ordinary existence and enduring legacy of this outstanding daughter, mom, student and matriarch whose contributions to humanity won’t ever be forgotten.
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