Ex-NAFDAC Director-General Dora Akunyili Is Dead!

jonathan

June 8, 2014 7:07 AM

Former Governor of Anambra state Peter Obi has released a statement confirming the death of NAFDAC reformer Dora Akunyili.

Former Minister of Communication and DG of NAFDAC Dora Akunyili has passed away. The celebrated pharmacist had been receiving chemotherapy for cancer in India.

News of her death broke out yesterday, with many doubting its credibility but confirmation has come from Former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi, who released a statement confirming the death of NAFDAC reformer Dora Akunyili.

"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, CON Saturday, June 7, 2014."

Dr Akunyili made an indelible impact during her tenure as Director General of Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and her legacy will live on.

May her soul rest in Peace.

jonathan