Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, has paid tribute to the late Professor Kamene Okonjo, mother of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In a personal condolence statement, Senator Nwoko described the deceased as a ‘women’s rights champion’.
According to Vanguard News, Nwoko’s statement read, in part: ‘I have always admired Prof. Okonjo for her dedication to the cause of women’s rights, and for her tireless advocacy for gender equality.’
Professor Kamene Okonjo passed away on October 28, 2026. Her daughter, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a renowned economist and former Nigerian minister, currently serves as the DG of the WTO.
This tribute to the late Professor Kamene Okonjo underscores her significant impact on gender issues in Nigeria and beyond. Her legacy as a women’s rights advocate will continue to inspire future generations.
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