The mother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Kamene Okonjo, has died at the age of 96.
Mrs Okonjo-Iweala announced the death in a message on her X handle on Sunday, where she thanked friends and followers for the outpouring of condolences and tributes to her late mother.
“Today, 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,” she wrote.
“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.”
Tributes have continued to pour in following the announcement.
In his condolence message, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, said he received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of “our dearest mother.”
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“Mama lived a remarkable life of service, dignity, wisdom, and devotion to her family, community, and humanity,” Mr Obi said.
“Her passing is a great loss, not only to the Okonjo family and the people of Ogwashi-Uku, but to all who were privileged to know and draw inspiration from her life.”
Mr Obi extended his deepest condolences to Mrs Okonjo-Iweala, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, the entire Okonjo family, the people of Ogwashi-Uku, and all who mourn the matriarch.
“At this difficult moment, I extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II, the entire Okonjo family, the people of Ogwashi-Uku, and all of us who mourn this great matriarch.
“May Almighty God grant the family the strength and comfort to bear this irreparable loss, and may He grant our dearest mother, Kamene Okonjo, eternal rest,” he said.
