The Presidency organized a tribute session for the late former Minister of Information, Professor Dora Akunyili, yesterday at the Federal Executive Council session at Aso Rock, Abuja.
The President speaking of his first encounter with the woman renowed as an Amazon in Nigeria’s civil service.
President Jonathan recalled, “My governor (Gov. Alamieseighya) was outside the country then and he asked me to represent him at the opening session of the health event.
“I was looking forward to meeting Akunyili at the event but she did not attend the session. I was told she would arrive in the evening. I therefore directed the state Commissioner for Health to ask her to join me for breakfast the following day.
“The first thing she did at the breakfast table was to condemn the bread that was provided for breakfast. She said the bread was cold.
“She summoned my stewards and admonished them to ensure that loaves of bread are warmed so that some moulds do not cause stomach upset.”
The President said Akunyili was a great role model for Nigerians and she stood on the path of integrity no matter the circumstances.
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