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| President Jonathan and late Mrs Akunyili |
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
DORA Akunyili, A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN PATRIOT AND-PRESIDENT JONATHAN
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Has received with shock and sadness, news of the sudden and untimely death of Professor Dora Akunyili, former Minister of Information and Communications.
The President Believes that Professor Akunyili will live long in the memories of Those Who were privileged to know her as a diligent professional, a public-spirited and forthright public officer, and as a person of great convictions.
President Jonathan considers her Contributions to nation-building while she served as the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and as Minister of Information and Communications, particularly invaluable.
The President states that it is sad that her death has come at a time she was making Further efforts to help sustain and Strengthen the unity and stability of the country in her capacity as a member of the on-going National Conference.Without any doubt, she will be greatly missed.
President Jonathan commiserates with the family of Akunyili, the government and people of Anambra State, members of the National Conference and all her loved ones.
He prays the Almighty in His infinite mercies will grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss of this truly distinguished citizen and patriot.
Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
June 7, 2014
R.I.P dear Dora. You were a GREAT an HONEST woman, your type is uncommon in a country like Nigeria, even though i don't know you personally nor met you i know you saved millions of lives during your reign as the head of Nafdac. R.I.P GREAT woman.
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DeleteWe lost this woman exactly the time nigerians needed her the most. I am lost for words. Mummy DORA you were an.an angel of goodwill on a perculiar mission to save souls , you came, saw , overtook and CONQUERED.God rest your beautiful soul in peace amen. Laa n'udo nwanyi mara mma.
DeleteEver since the news of your death was announced, I have been sad. O!, how the mighty have fallen. A woman of integrity....a woman who saved the lives of many. The history of nafdac, the battle with fake drugs and the health sector is not complete without you. You inspired many youths. Made a lot of people dream big....enlightened Nigerians on the issue of expiry dates and its importance to their health....Your dedication to the right cause is the reason a lot of people are alive today.....Along came cancer.....An ill wind that blows nobody any good......it blew and blew....till the Mighty iroko in the midst of a lot of weed was uprooted....laa nke oma, ezi nwanyi....we have lost an Angel.....heaven has gained a soul......you are well missed.......
DeleteHow so sad. I heard on the news of how one of the ministers travelled to see her in India. And that even on her sick bed she was still asking and praying for the Chibok girls to be returned. She died worrying about Nigeria, it was said. You have paid ur dues...RIP m'am
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DeleteMay her soul and all d faiithful departed through d mercu of christ rest in peace. THE MOON
ReplyDeleteYea, she was a great woman who still died worrying about this country. Rest on great icon! U will always be remembered.
DeleteI am stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news! Well, Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rip Madam integrity.
ReplyDeleteReally sad, RIP Mrs Akunyili...EEE!!!
ReplyDeleteChaaai death is no respecter of person. GEJ hope u fellow her footstep n do the right thing not minding whose ox is gored cos seeing d way ppl are cryn for Dora, one will surely know it pays to be upright.
ReplyDeleteFollow not fellow... Tank me nw
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Sexychubby pls know when 2 correct n on wot post. U 1st know if its a mistake from d person's sentence, d tenses, d words used etc. We all know wot she meant 2 say. RIP Ada eji eje mba.
DeleteN u hv to reply me cos ur her english teacher dat didn't tutor her well....
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Cos ur?
DeleteTnx anon, atimes one rushes to comment without checking d comment.
DeleteSexychubby u see ur life!!!!!! Cos u r and not cos ur.
Such great talent, we ve lost . Gone too soon.
ReplyDeleteRIP Professor Dora. Ur legacy lives on.
Agulu in particular and Nigerians as a whole has lost a GREAT hero..................RIP Dora
ReplyDeleteAda Agulu Oooooo tears RIP
DeleteUntimely yes. Sudden? Not so much. She died after a prolonged illness.
ReplyDeleteIs that important right now? Learn to celebrate others in life and death. I am very saddened by this. Rip daughter of God
DeleteI still cannot believe u r gone,* struggling wif tears* good hearted ppl like u doesn't last, how painful. Who'll replace u now? We want ppl like u in dis country, *crying* U knew they were going to come after u, yet u stood ur ground, a rare gem indeed. May God grant ur soul eternal life, rest on adieu Dora! U 'll be immensely missed. It's well.
ReplyDeleteSo sad. May her awesome soul RIP.
ReplyDeleteMay her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
ReplyDeleteShe lived a good life...RIP Ma'am!
ReplyDeleteBut why the terrible grammar na? State house press release for pete's sake, shame cash me for Reuben o!
Still speechless abt her death. RIP ma'am.
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Adieu my mentor,m short of words!
ReplyDeleteRIP Prof..Ur legacy lives on
ReplyDeleteGreat people normaly do not need alot of time here on earth,they just live briefly make thier mark and zoom!,they are gone..Making me belive that heaven must always need fresh intakes of good people to keep it going...Fare well great illustrous daughter of Africa of igbo extraction.,Jee nke ome ezigbo ada Igbo,naa gboo..Hector from kubwa..
ReplyDeleteRest in peace Prof. Dora Akunyili. You will always be remembered. *sadface* #OurLoss,Heaven'sGain
ReplyDeleteEwoooooo. Onwu ama egbu.
ReplyDeleteEwoooooo. Onwu ama egbu.
ReplyDeleteMa may your soul rest in peace, in you honor United nation and drug companies will be put to shame, any one reading this please tell people to do their research there has been over 300 known cure for cancer please go and read " cancer step outside the box" of youtube " hundred years of medical supression"
ReplyDeleteMa may your soul rest in peace, in you honor United nation and drug companies will be put to shame, any one reading this please tell people to do their research there has been over 300 known cure for cancer please go and read " cancer step outside the box" of youtube " hundred years of medical supression"
ReplyDeleteRIP Prof DORA! #sopainfuly sad
ReplyDeleteR I P Dora.
ReplyDeleteMajority of Nigerians, nd d world, (@large) miss u.
Wat a great woman,i remember one time she was been interviewed nd d reporter asked her a question nd she spoke in tongue she was ready to fight whoever,Rip MA u were truly a great woman,
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable! Our own Dora dead? This life doesn't make sense to me at all. She served this nation diligently, risking her life in the process and what did she get? I pray that God will grant her husband and the entire family the fortitude to bear this terrible lost. RIP my dear till we meet to part no more.
ReplyDeleteAdorable Dora! Rest in perfect peace!!
ReplyDeleteSo sad,RIP Dora
ReplyDeleteGood people truly never last.....Sleep on Prof. Dora Akunyili...
ReplyDeleteHere's one who will grace the pages of modern history,just like queen Amina of zauzau,Queen idia and Emotan of great Benin kingdom, as well as Madam Tinubu of Lagos.Death,your sting is of no effect,her footprints in the sands of time mock at your venom! Dora is here to stay.Another chaper called legacy,is where we are at, as far as she's concerned. On this plain, Its not the length of years that matter,but the length of impact! Shine on Dora!I am happy I witnessed your terrestrial tenure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great loss.RIP great woman.
ReplyDeleteLife sulks, look at how healthy she looked here, am sure this photo is recent.That sickness should have waited another 25 to 30 years before taking her.
ReplyDeleteShe is still young for crying out loud.
There are a lot of evil, useless , selfish , heartless people still occupying space on the surface of this earth and they have refused to die.
The good ones don't last and die young, why??
This is sad!
RIP ma
May her noble soul rest in peace. May d God Lord accept d soul of dis rare gem. And to her family, may you be comforted knowing she lived an exemplary like. I take solace in the Bible verse dat says d righteous shall be in ever last remembrance.
ReplyDeleteMay ur noble soul rest in peace Ma...ur legend lives on! N may God comfort ur family.
ReplyDeleteShe will be greatly missed!!!
ReplyDeleteDora........Words fail me.Accepting your Demise is heart breaking.However,you live on,because you will always live in our heart.
ReplyDeleteYou always invigorated me,giving me hope that there are still a few good people in this messed up country.Your uprightness turned Dora into a household name in Nigeria.
You are the ultimate Winner because even in death,you are still shining and your Star will never dim
I will miss your Beautiful ,genuine smile that always brightens your face.
Sleep on Dora
RIP nwany oma... but she died since, well thank God they can now tell us.. it's well, was in India and an Indian doctor told me about her death.
ReplyDeleteStupid fellow. Her family needs time to deal with their loss before telling others. What did your purpose did your stupid talk serve now?
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