Dora Akunyili Burial set for August 28

Former Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili, will be buried on August 28, 2014, the family has announced.

In a statement issued yesterday in Awka, Anambra State, capital, Akunyils husband, Dr Chike Akunyili said details about the funeralrites will be made available to the public in due course.

Akunyili, a former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and Minister of Information and Orientation, died on Saturday, June 7, after a two-year battle with cancer.

A delegate to the on-going National Conference in Abuja, she would have turned 60 on July 14, 2014. The Akunyilis husband thanked Nigerians for the great love they extended to Dora both in life and at death. He also expressed his family’s appreciation to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for the special valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held in honour of his wife

He advised anyone who has a tribute or testimonial in honour of Dora to send it by e-mail to amazon4life@doraakunyilionline.org, amazon4laif@yahoo.com, or amazon4laif@gmail.com.

He advised people who wish to make enquiries regarding Dora’s funeral to call any of the following numbers: 08181333222, 08103198444, or 08098020976.


Source: Leadership