Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah, has condoled with the family of former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the passing to glory of the patriarch of the family, Obi Chukuka Okonjo, at 91, Igbere TV reports.
Dr Okonjo-Iweala announced the death of her 91-year-old father on Friday via Twitter.
Igbere TV reports that late Okonjo was a professor of mathematics, university administrator, international consultant and traditional ruler.
In a condolence letter personally signed by Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah OON FCA, and sent to Igbere TV, the Honourable Minister for Mines and steel said he received with shock the news about Okonjo’s death.
“I received with shock the announcement of the death of your father, late Prof. Chukukuka Okonjo, the Obi of Okwashi-uku, an accomplished scholar.” he said.
Read the full letter as obtained by Igbere TV below;
“My dear Sister, I received with shock, the announcement of the death of your father, late Prof. Chukukuka Okonjo, the Obi of Okwashi-uku, an accomplished scholar.
I am really sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to your father and what an influence he had on your life. We will miss him.
At this darkest time of your life, May God give you strength and courage to bear this pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we’ve shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us.
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. He was a great mind whose contribution to the academic sector of this nation, will not be forgotten.
On behalf of me and my family, accept our condolences.”
