JUST IN: Okonjo-Iweala Reacts To Killing Of Chike Akunyili

A former Nigerian minister and WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to the killing of Chike Akunyili.

World Trade Organisation, DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has mourned the tragic death of Dr Chike Akunyili.

He was the husband of the late Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dora Akunyili.

Recall that Akunyili was murdered by unknown gunmen alongside his driver and escort on Tuesday on his way from Onitsha to Umuoji at Eke Nkpor.

It was learnt that Akunyili had attended a lecture at Sharon Hall, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha,which was organized by the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA), Onitsha branch, in honour of his late wife, Prof Dora Akunyili.

Reacting to the sad incident, Okonjo-Iweala on her verified Twitter page wrote: “It is with deep sadness that we hear of the brutal killing of Dr Chike Akunyili; eminent physician, beloved husband of Prof Dora Akunyili-Nigerian icon.”

Okonjo-Iweala offered her condolences to the children and family of the deceased.

Her post read:

“Heartfelt condolences to his children and family. He is with God & his wife.May his soul Rest In Peace.”

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that killers of Akunyili will face judgement.

He instructed the security agencies to put in more efforts to halt the killings of innocent Nigerians.