Akunyili’s death is a great loss to Nigeria – Orji

Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State has condoled with the Akunyili family, the Government and people of Anambra State on the untimely demise of the former Minister of Information, Prof. Dora Akunyili.

The National Conference delegate passed on during the weekend at the age of 59.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, Governor Orji, who expressed shock and sorrow on the death of the former boss of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), described her demise as a great loss to the nation.

He noted that during her life time, the late Prof. Akunyili was a dogged, dedicated and patriotic woman who discharged her duties with great zeal.

Orji lamented that her absence will be felt by her state, South-East region and the nation at large.

He prayed God to grant her soul peaceful repose