The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has damaged her silence following the loss of life of her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo.
In a put up on Sunday, Okonjo-Iweala mentioned she had been overwhelmed by messages of condolences and tributes to her late mother.
She wrote, “Today, I have been overwhelmed with messages of condolences and tributes to my wonderful mother. I just want to thank all my friends and followers and let you know how appreciative my entire family and I are of your support.”
The WTO boss added that her mother lived a quality life till the end.
“My mother lived a quality life till the end and we are very grateful we had her for so long. May her soul rest in perfect peace,” she said.
DAILY POST experiences that Professor Kamene Okonjo, matriarch of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Delta State, died at the age of 96.
Her loss of life was introduced on Sunday by the Palace Secretary of Ogwashi-Uku, Chief Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, on behalf of the royal household.
