… Sambo mourns, pays tributes

Late Orakwusi in a handshake with the Minister of Transportation in an event while alive

The Transportation Industry was yesterday thrown into a shock and deep mourning at the announcement of the death of Chief (Ms) Barrister Margaret Nkem Onyema-Oriakwusi.

Described as a ‘maritime jewel’ by the Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, the legal practitioner who was also a force in the industry passed on the 28th of April, 2023 after a brief illness.

Paying tributes to her, Sambo said Onyema-Oriakwusi made veritable contributions to the industry that were worthy of mention and wished the family fortitude from the almighty to bear the irreparable loss.

He said: “I received with shock, in the early hours of Saturday 29th April 2023, the passing of Chief (Ms) Barrister Margaret Nkem Onyema-Oriakwusi,

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 stand her out among her peers, and this we admire.

“May the 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. Adieu!”

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