The world mourns a great Woman in Nigeria

Dora Akunyili Professor Dora Akunyili, a delegate at the ongoing National Conference and former Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is dead. She died at 10:00am in a specialist cancer hospital in India on Saturday. Before her death, she had been battling with cancer for two years. Since the news of her death broke, many Nigerians have expressed their sadness and paid tributes to a woman many considered as brave, incorruptible and an amazon. Among those that have paid glowing tributes to her are President Goodluck Jonathan; a former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, who officially announced her death; Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu; and Chris Ngige, Paul Ohii. Akunyili was forthright— Jonathan President Jonathan on Saturday said he received with shock and sadness the news of the sudden and untimely death of Akunyili, who was a former Minister of Information and Communications. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President said he believed that Akunyili would live long in the memories of those who were privileged to know her as “a diligent professional, a public-spirited and forthright public officer, and as a person of great convictions.” He said he considered the deceased’s contributions to nation-building while she served as the DG of NAFDAC as well as as minister invaluable. The statement read, “The President states that it is sad that her death has come at a time she was making further efforts to help sustain and strengthen the unity and stability of the country in her capacity as a member of the ongoing National Conference. Without any doubt, she will be greatly missed. “President Jonathan commiserates with the Akunyili family, the government and people of Anambra State, members of the National Conference and all her loved ones.” She believed in Nigeria— Obi A former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Peter Obi, described Akunyili as a firm believer in Nigeria. “In spite her illness, Prof. Akunyili was unwavering in her belief in a better Nigeria. That was why she defied her condition and was part of Anambra State Handover Committee and the National Conference. “The last time I visited her in India, even when she needed all the prayers herself, she was full of concern for the abducted Chibok girls, security and other challenges facing the country and told me that she remained prayerful for the release of those girls,” Obi said. In a statement issued by Obi on behalf of the family of Akunyili, announcing her death, he urged everyone to pray for the peaceful repose of her soul. He said, “We thank all those who remained fervent in prayers for her recovery and urge them to remain prayerful.” Dora, a patriotic Nigerian– Aliyu THE Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, described the death as a big blow to Nigeria in the area of intellectual competence and patriotic citizenship. He described Akunyili as a fountain of knowledge, professional expertise, who exuded servant leadership during her national service. The governor’s position was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Israel Ebije, who described Akunyili as a good example of a true Nigerian who, despite her ill health, was ready to offer her fountain of knowledge at the ongoing national conference. She said, “Professor Dora Akunyili was a leading example of patriotic leader for change. She believed in the Nigerian project and continued to champion her belief even till death.” A remarkable woman— High Commissioner to India The Nigerian High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Ndubuisi Amaku, who spoke toNews Agency of Nigeria, said the former NAFDAC boss was dogged in her fight against fake and counterfeit drugs in Nigeria. “Dora Akunyili made a remarkable impact in the fight against fake and counterfeit drugs. I am pained like any other Nigerian that we lost a woman who was so dedicated to Nigeria. “She was an uncommon woman who did everything to uphold the dignity of Nigeria in the health sector. She was a remarkable woman and figure and we will miss her so much,’’ Amaku said. She was a patriotic— Orhii The Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr Paul Orhii, has also expressed shock over the death of Akunyili. “It was with shock but with total submission to the will of God that I received the sad news of the death of Prof. Dora Akunyili. “She was a highly patriotic woman who deeply loved Nigeria and dedicated her entire life to the service of this great nation. May God, the most merciful and most beneficent, grant her eternal rest in perfect peace,” he said. Orhii said Akunyili’s legacy would forever be remembered. Her death, a great loss— Ngige Senator Chris Ngige said he was shocked to hear about the death of Professor Dora Akunyili, describing her as a sister and friend. More stories to come..

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Nigeria plays out goalless draw with Greece

Nigeria and Greece played out a goalless draw in a World Cup warm-up match at the PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania on Wednesday. This will be the second successive draw for both countries as Nigeria drew 2-2 with Scotland and Greece held Portugal to a goalless draw last Wednesday in warm-up friendlies. Nigeria head coach Stephen Keshi, having named his final World Cup squad a day earlier, restored 10 players who did not start the Scotland friendly into the fray from the beginning, as the Super Eagles continued the preparation for Brazil 2014. Greece started brighter and were quick off the blocks as early as the third minute when Genoa midfielder, Ioannis Fertfazidis effort went over as Greece signalled their intent from the start. Osaze Odemwingie's speculative effort in the 14th minute was as all Nigeria could muster in the opening exchanges as the Greeks looked to be on top. Click here to watch video Giorgios Karagounis let fly from all of 35 yards as Greece threatened again. Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama was on top of his game to thwart the Greek advances. Victor Moses was proving to be the bright spark in a struggling Nigerian performance as his pace and trickery caused havoc in the Greek defence. Enyeama saved Nigeria's blushes with a great save after a swift move by the Greeks lead by the impressive Fertfazidis Ogenyi Onazi and Ahmed Musa tried long range efforts in bid to get Nigeria into the game but the Greek goalkeeper kept them at bay. Greece probed further as Fertfazidis rode three challenges from Nigerian defenders but couldn't make his effort count as Greece began to get a hold of the game. Super Eagles defender Elderson Echiejile was forced off the field with what looked like a hamstring injury and was replaced by Kunle Odunlami as Greece closed the half impressively. Nigeria made two changes at the start of the second half as Michael Uchebo came in for Ahmed Musa and Joseph Yobo came in for Godfrey Oboabona. The changes seemed to re-invigorate the Nigerians as they took the game to the Greeks with Moses causing all sorts of problems from the left channel and Uchebo using his physique to great effect. Moses had a shot saved by the Greek goalkeeper Kapino and he continued to prove a handful for the Greek defenders while substitute Kone also had a sight of the Nigerian goal in the 65th minute but shot wide. Nigeria created an opening in the 69th minute after a clever interchange of passes between Uchebo and Mikel but Babatunde could not keep his shot low as he blazed wide. Greece had a great opportunity to score in the 81st minute after a quick counter as Dimitris Salpingidis shot was parried by Enyeama but Giorgios Samaras could not score from the rebound. Onazi's shot in the 86th minute drew a smart save from Kapino and Efe Ambrose headed wide from a free kick after Moses was upended at the edge of the Greek 18 yard box. Nigeria nearly nicked it at the end of the game as John Obi Mikel waltzed his way past a couple of defenders and Moses could not connect his lay off properly. Though Nigeria attacked relentlessly as the game wore down, there was no way to break the Greek defence as the Super Eagles played their second successive draw in a week. Nigeria will take on the United States in Jacksonville on Saturday as they continue their preparations ahead of the June 16 Group F clash with Iran. Nigeria line up: Enyeama, Ambrose, Echiejile (Odunlami), Omeruo, Oboabona (Yobo), Onazi, Mikel, Odemwingie (Babatunde), Musa (Uchebo), Moses, Emenike (Nwofor). http://mobi.supersport.com/football/international- friendlies/video/377824http://mobi.supersport.com/football/international-friendlies/video/377824

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