WARRI/Nigeria: Senator Ede Dafinone has expressed condolences to the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Okonjo royal family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Delta State, following the death of Professor Kamene Okonjo at the age of 96.
In a condolence statement signed by Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, the lawmaker sympathised with the bereaved family and the people of Ogwashi-Uku, describing the late professor’s life as one marked by scholarship, service to humanity and commitment to women’s empowerment.
Dafinone said Professor Okonjo’s contributions to academic development and the advancement of women had left a legacy that would continue to inspire future generations.
He noted that her influence extended beyond her professional achievements, highlighting the values of compassion, excellence and dedication to family that characterised her life.
The senator specifically extended his sympathies to Okonjo-Iweala, the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II, and other members of the royal family over the loss.
While acknowledging the pain of losing a family matriarch, Dafinone said comfort could be drawn from the knowledge that the deceased had lived a fulfilled life and made meaningful contributions to society.
He offered prayers for the peaceful repose of Professor Okonjo’s soul and asked God to grant the bereaved family the strength and fortitude to endure the loss.
The condolence message was issued amid tributes from public officials and other Nigerians following the death of the renowned sociologist, whose academic work and advocacy for women’s empowerment formed important parts of her legacy.
