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.
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
June 7, 2014
President Jonathan and late Mrs Akunyili
Reuben Abati
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