Just In: Buhari Condoles With Family of Okonjo Iweala

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the passing away of the patriarch of the family, Obi Chukuka Okonjo, 91.

Okonjo was a professor of mathematics, university administrator, international consultant and traditional ruler.

The president condoled with government and people of Delta State, the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku, the academia, friends and professional colleagues of the scholar who dedicated his life to teaching, research and service of humanity. 

He affirmed that the traditional ruler contributed immensely to Nigeria’s development with his uncommon wisdom of pursuing knowledge, encouraging his wife and children to follow the same path and sponsoring other people’s children to acquire quality education.