Nwoko: Okonjo-Iweala’s mother was women’s rights champion

By Henry Umoru
ABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North), has commiserated with the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the death of her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo.

In a condolence statement he personally signed, Nwoko described the deceased as a distinguished scholar, renowned sociologist and committed advocate for women’s rights and empowerment.

He said her life was marked by intellectual excellence, compassion, service to humanity and an enduring commitment to the advancement of women and society.

Nwoko said: “Professor Kamene Okonjo was a distinguish...