Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Defeated Cancer 15 Years Ago

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the coordinating minister of the economy and the minister of finance, made a shocking revelation on the condition she used to have in the past.

The minister went emotional as she attended the service of songs for the late Oronto Douglas, the special adviser to President Jonathan on research and documentation. The event took place in Abuja in the night of April 30, 2015, Thursday...


The minister gave a rare insight into her health problems of the past:

“Oronto and I had two similarities in life, we both had cancer. I had my last surgery, 15 years ago and I shared my experience with him.”

She further narrated how she repeatedly sought to
encourage the late presidential aide using her triumph over the disease, but did not mention the type of cancer.

President Jonathan was represented by Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

The service of songs also attended by representatives of civil society, the government, the media and the clergy.

Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect, sent his
condolences to President Jonathan on Oronto’s death.

The late politician, who was also described as a “bridge builder across political divides”, will be buried on May 2 .