Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala mourns death of mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, aged 96

Professor Kamene Okonjo, the mother of WTO Director‑General Dr Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala, passed away at the age of 96. The family’s royal representatives announced the death on Friday, and the former finance minister issued a heartfelt tribute praising her long, fulfilling life. Tributes have been published across several Nigerian outlets.

What we know

• The deceased was Professor Kamene Okonjo, aged 96
• She was the mother of WTO chief Dr Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala
• The announcement was made by Chief Ifeakanachukwu Emordi of the Ogwashi‑Uku royal family
• Okonjo‑Iweala publicly honoured her memory in statements to the media

Why it matters: Her passing marks the loss of a respected scholar linked to a globally influential Nigerian figure.

Sources

1. Former Finance Minister Okonjo-Iweala Loses Mother – Naija News, 22 h ago
2. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's mother, Prof Kamene Okonjo dies at 96 – Daily Post, 20 h ago
3. Okonjo-Iweala pays tribute to late mother – Punch, 18 h ago
4. Okonjo-Iweala Pays Tribute To Late Mother – Leadership, 17 h ago
5. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's mother, Prof Kamene Okonjo passes away at 96 – Linda Ikeji's Blog, 17 h ago
6. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Loses Mother – Nigerian Eye, 6 h ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 08:28 WAT – Now also reported by Nigerian Eye
• 25 Oct, 22:47 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 25 Oct, 22:46 WAT – Now also reported by Linda Ikeji's Blog
• 25 Oct, 22:05 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 25 Oct, 21:56 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 25 Oct, 21:56 WAT – Now also reported by Leadership
• 25 Oct, 20:32 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 25 Oct, 20:32 WAT – Now also reported by Punch
• 25 Oct, 19:35 WAT – Story published – 2 outlets

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