One Year Without Dora Akunyili: Jonathan Shares Emotional Message
A year ago, on June 7, Professor Dora Akunyili passed away less than a month before her 60th birthday.
Late Dora Akunyili
The former NAFDAC head and ex minister of information died at an Indian hospital. The whole country was thrown into mourning following the loss of a patriotic Nigerian.
Although time without Mrs Akunyili is marching on, Nigeria remembers her daughter.
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Goodluck Jonathan, the immediate past president, yesterday took to his Facebook account to pay tribute to late Professor Akunyili:
“It was just a year ago that I was greeted with the shocking news of your passing. Hardly has Nigeria encountered an amazon such as you. A grateful nation remembers your services, which saved lives and advanced the cause of democracy. Continue to rest in peace Dora Akunyili. GEJ.”
R.I.P.
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