Sad News: Professor Dora Akunyili dies in India

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Press Statement On Prof. Dora Akunyili's Death Released.

The immediate past governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, who visited the late NAFDAC DG in India last month, has spoken of the professor’s wish for Nigeria before she passed on.

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,” he said in a statement released to the media by Isaac Umunna, Media Advisor to Dora Akunyili.

Full Statement:

  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.

    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.

    We thank all those who remain fervent in prayers for her recovery and urge them to remain prayerful for the peaceful repose of her soul.

Mr. Peter Obi discussing with Dora Akunyili’s doctors in India, while Dora’s husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili (left) listens

May her soul rest in peace..
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Former Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and ex minister of Information, Professor Dora Akunyili, has died according to a family source.  Dr. Akunyili died in an Indian Hospital where she was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. She was aged 59.

May your soul RIP ma'am!!!