Akunyili left a legacy of service to God, humanity —Maku

The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, on Saturday, stated that the late Professor Dora Akunyili left a legacy of service to God and humanity, noting that her memory will remain evergreen in the minds of Nigerians, because of her commitment and untiring efforts to add value to the people. Maku, in a condolence message, noted that it was with shock that the management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Information received the news of the passing on of the erstwhile Minister of Information. He noted that the death of Professor Akunyili was a huge loss to the family, the entire womenfolk and the country in general. He described the late Akunyili as a patriot who devoted her career to the struggle to enhance the quality of life of the citizenry. “Professor Akunyili displayed uncommon passion and zest for service to the nation. She was a social crusader whose faith in Nigeria was unwavering. “As the Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Dora Akunyili redefined the mandate of the agency and took the campaign against fake and unwholesome food and drugs in the country to a level where her tremendous efforts saved the lives of thousands of Nigerians,” he noted.