Buhari reacts to Okonjo’s death
Okonjo was until his death a professor of mathematics, university administrator, international consultant and traditional ruler.
The President commiserated with government and people of Delta State, the academia, the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku, friends and professional colleagues of the scholar “who dedicated his life to teaching, research and service of humanity”.
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