Former Governor of Anambra State who was in India to visit Akunyili last month has said she died around 10:00am this morning in a Specialist Cancer Hospital in India. Here is a
press statement released and signed by him. May her soul continue to rest in peace.
“On behalf of the Akunyili’s family, I wish to officially
confirm the death of Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, OFR,
in a Specialist Cancer Hospital in India this morning at 10
am, Nigerian Time, after a two-year battle with cancer”.
“In spite her illness, Prof. Akunyili was unwavering in her
belief in a better Nigeria. That was why she defied her
condition and was part of Anambra State Handover
Committee and the National Conference,” he said.
“The last time I visited her in India, even when she needed
all the prayers herself, she was full of concern for the
abducted Chibok girls, security and other challenges facing
the country and told me that she remained prayerful for the
release of those girls and for God to help President
Goodluck Jonathan to overcome all the challenges facing
the Nation. She therefore urged all Nigerians to remain
prayerful and committed to building a better society for our
children. We all prayed together and I promised to be
visiting her every month,” the statement added.
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