Late Dora Akunyili and Peter Obi during her healthy days
Former Governor of Anambra State who was in India to visit
Akunyili last month has said she died around 10:00am this morning in a Specialist
Cancer Hospital in India. Here is a press statement released and signed by him.
May her soul continue to rest in peace.
On behalf of the Akunyili’s family, I wish to officially
confirm the death of Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, OFR, in a Specialist
Cancer Hospital in India this morning at 10 am, Nigerian Time, after a two-year
battle with cancer.
confirm the death of Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, OFR, in a Specialist
Cancer Hospital in India this morning at 10 am, Nigerian Time, after a two-year
battle with cancer.
In spite her illness, Prof. Akunyili was unwavering in her
belief in a better Nigeria. That was why she defied her condition and was part
of Anambra State Handover Committee and the National Conference.
belief in a better Nigeria. That was why she defied her condition and was part
of Anambra State Handover Committee and the National Conference.
The last time I visited her in India, even when she needed
all the prayers herself, she was full of concern for the abducted Chibok girls,
security and other challenges facing the country and told me that she remained
prayerful for the release of those girls and for God to help President Goodluck
Jonathan to overcome all the challenges facing the Nation. She therefore urged
all Nigerians to remain prayerful and committed to building a better society
for our children. We all prayed together and I promised to be visiting her
every month.
all the prayers herself, she was full of concern for the abducted Chibok girls,
security and other challenges facing the country and told me that she remained
prayerful for the release of those girls and for God to help President Goodluck
Jonathan to overcome all the challenges facing the Nation. She therefore urged
all Nigerians to remain prayerful and committed to building a better society
for our children. We all prayed together and I promised to be visiting her
every month.
We thank all those who remain fervent in prayers for her
recovery and urge them to remain prayerful for the peaceful repose of her soul.
recovery and urge them to remain prayerful for the peaceful repose of her soul.
Mr. Peter Obi, CON
Saturday, June 7, 2014
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