Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain and former Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, has expressed condolences to the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the death of her mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo, aged 96.
Professor Okonjo, a renowned sociologist and women’s rights advocate, reportedly died on Friday, October 23, 2026. Her death was announced on Sunday by the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State.
In a condolence message made available to journalists, Ikpeazu described the deceased as a distinguished academic whose contributions to scholarship, public service, community development and women’s rights left a lasting legacy.
He acknowledged the loss to the Okonjo-Iweala family and extended his sympathies to the WTO chief, the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku, Obi Ifechukwude Anishi Okonjo II, and the entire community.
