Former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi has confirmed Dora Akinyuli's death.
In an official statement released on the late Dora’s facebook page on behalf of the family, he disclosed that the former NAFDAC boss died at 10am this morning a long battle with cancer.
"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,” the statement reads.
Peter Obi and his media aide, Mr Valentine Obienyem visited Dora Akunyili in India few weeks ago.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
