What Late Prof. Dora Akunyili Said On Hospital Bed Before 10am – Peter Obi

«§» 7 June 2014

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.

Mr. Peter Obi discussing with Dora Akunyili’s doctors this morning in India, while Dora’s husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili (left) listens on May 27, 2014. (Photo Courtesy Isaac Umunna)

The full statement below:

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   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.

May her soul rest in peace..

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Posted: at 7-06-2014 03:09 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

May her soul rest in peace

Posted: at 7-06-2014 03:53 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

R.I.P Great woman.

Why is not Obj, Atiku or Buhari that is dying??

Posted: at 7-06-2014 05:22 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

Still crying. RiP.

Posted: at 7-06-2014 10:08 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Chai!!

Posted: at 8-06-2014 08:12 AM (9 years ago) | Hero

  8)She did everything within her reach to make Nigeria a better place. RIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: at 8-06-2014 09:43 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

BECAUSE THE GOOD DIE YOUNG,CHAII,REST IN PEACE MY MOST ADORABLE WOMAN IN NIGERIA,U WORTH EMULATING

Posted: at 8-06-2014 10:18 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

R.I.P

Posted: at 8-06-2014 11:11 AM (9 years ago) | Newbie

U will live on in our mind ma'am. U are a rare woman sent by GOD to deliver d poor from those evil money madness business pple who want to kill us jt to make money.

Posted: at 8-06-2014 12:05 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero

It is well. RIP mama

Posted: at 8-06-2014 12:12 PM (9 years ago) | Hero