Professor Kamene Okonjo, the mother of WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, passed away at the age of 96. The family's royal representatives announced the death on Friday, and the former finance minister issued a heartfelt tribute praising her long, fulfilling life. Tributes have been published across several Nigerian outlets.
What we know
The deceased was Professor Kamene Okonjo, aged 96
She was the mother of WTO chief Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The announcement was made by Chief Ifeakanachukwu Emordi of the Ogwashi-Uku royal family
Okonjo-Iweala publicly honoured her memory in statements to the media
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