Senator Ede Dafinone has extended his condolences to World Trade Organization Director‑General Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala following the death of her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, who passed away at the age of 96.
Professor Kamene Okonjo, a respected academic, died in her nineties, leaving behind a legacy of scholarly contributions. The loss was publicly mourned by her daughter, who serves as the head of the WTO.
Okonjo‑Iweala, a prominent Nigerian economist and the first African and first woman to lead the WTO, has been a key figure in global trade negotiations and development policy.
Dafinone’s message of sympathy reflects the close ties among Nigeria’s political and professional elites, underscoring the personal impact of the loss on the nation’s leadership.
While details of funeral arrangements have not been released, the senator’s condolence highlights the respect afforded to Professor Okonjo’s long life and contributions.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>