Prof Dora Akunyili dies at 59

Mr Peter Obi,  confirmed the death of Prof. Dora Akunyili, a former Minister of Information, in an Indian hospital, on behalf of the Akunyili family this morning.

Akunyili was born in Makurdi, Benue State on July 14, 1954 to Chief and Mrs Paul Young Edemobi.

Akunyili attended the University of Nigeria, Nsuka, where she made first class in pharmacy in 1978 and PhD in 1985.

She was director-general of NAFDAC between April 2001 and 2008 and Minister of Information and Communication between December 2008 and December 2010.

She served the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (P.S.N.) in various capacities, notably as the National Vice-President of Association of Lady Pharmacists from 1992 to 1995.

May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.