Wife Of Late Obi Of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Kamene Okonjo, Dies At 96

Professor Kamene Okonjo, renowned sociologist, women’s rights advocate and wife of the late Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Professor Chukwuka Okonjo, has died at the age of 96.

Wife Of Late Obi Of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Kamene Okonjo, Dies At 96

Her death was announced on Sunday, October 25, 2026, by Prince Ifeakanachukwu Emordi, Palace Secretary, on behalf of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Delta State.

According to the announcement, Professor Okonjo died peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, after a life marked by academic excellence, service to humanity and advocacy for women’s empowerment.

She was married to the late Obi Chukwuka Okonjo for 66 years and was the mother of the incumbent Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr.) Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II.

The late professor was also the mother of Princess Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr Njideka Okonjo-Udochi, Prince Onyema Okonjo and Prince Chichi Okonjo.

Described by the royal family as an internationally recognised sociologist, Professor Okonjo distinguished herself through her academic accomplishments, intellectual contributions and lifelong commitment to women’s rights and empowerment.

The announcement noted that her influence extended beyond Ogwashi-Uku and Nigeria, earning her recognition and respect in international academic and intellectual circles.

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Despite her professional achievements, she was said to have remained humble, compassionate and gentle, with qualities that endeared her to those who knew her.

Beyond academia, she was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as a pillar of the Okonjo Royal Family.

The palace described her as a woman whose life embodied scholarship, dignity, grace and service, adding that her wisdom, kindness and exemplary character would continue to inspire generations.

While expressing grief over her death, the royal family said it was grateful to God for her remarkable life and took comfort in its Christian faith and the belief that she was resting with the Lord.

The family also extended its condolences to the reigning Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, her children and their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and members of the extended Okonjo Royal Family.

It prayed that God would grant the family the strength and comfort to bear the loss.

The people of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom and the general public were invited to celebrate the life and legacy of the late professor, whose contributions to scholarship and the advancement of women, the family said, would not be forgotten.

The royal family stated that details of her funeral and burial arrangements would be announced in due course.