Transportation minister mourns Margaret Onyema-Orakwusi

By Chiazo Ogbolu

The Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo, has joined the maritime industry in mourning the death of the Chairman, Shipowners Forum, Mrs Margaret Onyema-Orakwusi.

Sambo in a statement on Sunday expressed shock over the passing of Onyema-Orakwusi, who he described as a jewel in the nation’s maritime industry.

According to family sources, Onyema-Orakwusi died on April 28 in Lagos after a brief illness.

“I received with shock in the early hours of Saturday, April 29, the passing of Mrs Margaret Nkem Onyema-Orakwusi, a jewel in our nation’s maritime industry and a passionate voice among maritime practitioners at home and abroad.

“While we mourn the loss of a jewel, a mother and an amazon, we pay tributes to her and celebrate a life well-lived.

“Her veritable contributions to the nation’s maritime growth, particularly in the trawler business, among many others are worthy of mention.

“Her highly cerebral views, passionate and endearing work ethic stands her out among her peers, and this we admire,” he said.

Sambo prayed that Almighty God grant her family and the maritime industry the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

“May her legacies endure, her memories cherished and her soul rest in perfect peace,” he said.

(NAN)