The mother of Nigeria’s Finance Minister who was abducted on Sunday 9th February has been released.
A Special Adviser to Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala confirmed this cheering news in a press release. Details surrounding her release remains subject of speculation.
Read the press release below
Compliments.
I can confirm that Professor Mrs Kamene Okonjo, wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Chukuka Okonjo and mother of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was released this morning, five days after her abduction.
The Okonjo Family is full of thanks to the Almighty for this happy development. The family is also highly appreciative of the support and encouragement of President Goodluck Jonathan; the Country’s security services for their excellent operations; Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Peter Obi of Anambra, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers and other Governors as well other friends and well wishers within and outside government for their prayers and encouragement during a very difficult period.
Paul C Nwabuikwu
Special Adviser to the Coordinating Minister