Akunyili’s Remains Arrive Nigeria

The remains of a former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili, arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja late on Wednesday and was received by members of her family and political associates.

The reception team was led by the erstwhile Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, who stated that Akunyili would be given a burial befitting of her status and fame.

The remains of the former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was flown to Nigeria in a private aircraft from India and was accompanied by her husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili; and her younger brother, Dr. Anayo Edemobi.

Following its arrival, it was transferred into an ambulance belonging to the Nigerian-Turkish Nizamiye Hospital and conveyed to a mortuary in Abuja.

According to Mr. Obi, a burial programme would be drawn up soon, assuring that several stakeholders would make their input to the programme in close consultation with the Akunyili family.

The former governor described the deceased as an uncommon Nigerian, who made all possible sacrifices for the health of the country and her people.

Obi was joined at the airport to receive the body of the late minister by a former Aso Rock Chaplain, Rev. Williams Okoye; Mr. Chidi Agbapu, Ejike Imoka, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife, Chuma Nzeribe, and Chinwendu Iloh, among many other admirers and well-wishers.


Source: Informationng.com

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"You Have Been In The Midst Of Everything" Prof. Akunyili's Daughter Speaks Of Final Moments

Chidiogo Akunyili, a daughter to late former Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, and Information Minister Prof. Dora Akunyili, has described the final moments she spent with her mother on her Facebook page..

She appreciated her mother during the final moments and reminded her of the many lives she touched. She thanked Nigerians for the love and offered prayers for the repose of her soul.

"To many, she was an icon, to others, she was an inspiration, to me, she was my mother and all of the above. What I told her just last week stays with me, 'I am your daughter, and you raised me, you have been in the midst of everything, mummy and that is the strength that is now mine and all of us your children.

"'It is also the strength of a whole nation; you touched so many lives, and that is a blessing that must not be taken lightly.'"

Chidiogo thanked her friends and Nigerians for extending condolences to her family as she also offered prayers for the repose of the deceased.

"Thank you all my dear friends from the bottom of my heart for your kind words. Mummy, may your soul rest in eternal peace, one with God, who you loved and served above all else," she added.

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BREAKING NEWS: Prof Dora Akunyili Is Dead!!!

 

Former Director General of 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 India Hospital where she has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.

She was aged 59.

May her soul RIP!!!

Source: Sahara Reporters

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Prof Dora Akunyili Responding To Treatment

Former NAFDAC DG, Prof Dora Akunyili who left Nigeria for India on Sunday May 11th in company of her husband Dr. Chike Akunyili, is said to be responding to treatment.
A statement was released by her media advisor, Mr. Isaac Umunna, in which she expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and goodwill towards her since the information of her deteriorating health emerged on Sunday. The statement reads in part;

"I am touched – indeed, overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and affection by my fellow countrymen and women, as well as numerous other well wishers around the world, many of whom have not only been praying for me but have also been mobilising through the various social networks for God’s healing hands to come upon me. I am confident that Almighty God will hear our prayers and grant me quick recovery. I love you all and pray that Almighty God blesses you all."

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Dora Akunyili Relapses, To Be Flown Abroad

The health of former Director General of NAFDAC and one time Minister of Information, Prof Dora Akunyili has deteriorated. The National Confab delegate who has been absent from the ongoing national conference was admitted at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja.

She relapsed recently and has been instructed by her doctor to seek immediate medical treatment abroad.

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