Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has commiserated with the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the death of her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, aged 96.
Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, described the deceased as an accomplished scholar and matriarch of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family who lived an exemplary life and left an enduring legacy.
In a condolence message by his Media Adviser, Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, the senator said the late Professor Okonjo distinguished herself academically, raised accomplished children and attained the pinnacle of her academic career before her death.
He noted that her legacy was evident in the achievements of her children, including Okonjo-Iweala, who heads the WTO, and the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Obi (Dr) Ifechukwude Anishi Okonjo II.
Moro also expressed solidarity with the family of the late Professor Obi Chukwuka Okonjo and the entire Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom over the loss.
He said the deceased lived a fulfilled and exemplary life, leaving behind a legacy worthy of emulation.
Meanwhile, the senator prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul and asked God to grant Okonjo-Iweala and the entire family the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
