President Buhari Salutes Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's Father, Obi (Prof) Chukwuka Okonjo At 90 - Simply Entertainment Reports and Trending Stories

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President Buhari Salutes Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's Father, Obi (Prof) Chukwuka Okonjo At 90

President Muhammadu Buhari, behalf the Federal Executive Council and all Nigerians, has sent out a great to a renowned Mathematician and Economist, Prof. Chukwuka Okonjo, Obi of Ogwashi-Ukwu, at his 90th birthday. The nonagenarian is the father of Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Minister of Finance.

Mr. Femi Adesina President Buhari media aide in a statement said, Buhari joins Ogwashi-Ukwu community in Delta State, immediate and extended Okonjo family, professional colleagues and friends of His Royal Highness in celebrating the cerebral scholar whose imprint on education in Nigeria and beyond remain indelible.

Adesina said "The President extols the sterling educational and leadership qualities of Prof. Okonjo who pursued knowledge with interest and vigour from his youth, obtaining a first degree in mathematics as an external student, and following up with two Masters degrees in Economics and Statistics, and a Doctorate in Mathematical Statistics.

"President Buhari believes the traditional ruler has sowed in many lives as a teacher, mentor and leader, particularly wielding a strong influence over his children and grand-children who have turned out to be national and global icons by reputably serving the nation in various capacities."

"He prays that the Almighty God will grant the Obi of Ogwashi-Ukwu longer life, more strength and good health to keep serving humanity."
In a related development, the former finance minister Dr.(Mrs) Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, has sent out a congratulatory message to her father, Obi (Prof) Chukwuka Okonjo, on his 90th birthday and 11th year on the throne of the Ogwashi-Ukwu Kingdom; an intellectual, mathematician, statistician and economist par excellence, he taught me and my siblings the values we need to survive and thrive.

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