Late Prof Dora Akunyili who died on June 7th in India would have turned 60 yesterday July 14th. To celebrate her, her husband Dr Chike Akunyili shared a warm birthday message through her Facebook page on behalf of himself and their children. See the full message below...
WE MISS YOU, MUMMY
-By Chike Akunyili & Children
Our darling Dora would have been 60 yesterday (July 14) if she were to be alive
But she is no more – felled 37 days ago by the mortal enemy, death, on Saturday, June 7, 2014.
Beloved Dora,
You had eagerly looked forward to this day
But, alas! you never lived to see it.
We deeply love you, Mummy
It was our wish never to let you go
But when death comes, what can we do than to submit to the will of the Almighty?
Beloved Dora,
We very sincerely admire the decent character in you and those dreams of a golden future for Nigeria
For which you were ever ready to sacrifice your life during your days as NAFDAC DG
Without good people in politics, good leadership will remain elusive
Thus your hunger to make Nigeria a great brand via “Good People, Great Nation”.
Your life was an enduring legacy of truth, courage, integrity, love of your country, pursuit of excellence, love of your family and friends, and total devotion to God.
Your commitment to any undertaking attained force and vigor that will surely travel through the centuries.
You never held back whatever you could do for the common good.
Your numerous good deeds, infectious smiles, peaceful but firm nature, steely personality and motherly love are all unforgettable.
No amount of darkness can overpower the candle you lit and raised high for all to see.
In pain the children and I accept your exit.
He who is love hath called thee home
And bade thee thy labour cease.
Thou art safe in His eternal love and never ending peace.
Dora, lay down thy head on thy Saviour’s breast (as you usually did on mine whenever you were extremely tired).
Nigerians all eulogise you and appreciate the numerous trees you planted for future generations to enjoy.
WE LOVE YOU DEARLY BUT GOD LOVES YOU MORE
SLEEP PEACEFULLY IN HIS BOSSOM.
PEACE, PERFECT PEACE, DORA THE AMAZON.
From Your darling Husband Chike Akunyili
And our gems:
Ijeoma
Edozie
Somto
Njideka
Chidiogo
Obumneme
May her soul rest in peace
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CONTINUE TO REST PROF DORA... GOD LOVES U MORE.......
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May Her soul continue to rest in peace
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Awww! Quite heart rending.
ReplyDeleteMay her soul continue to rest in peace.
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Rest on mummy dora, a rare gem, your legacy will continue to lives on... As a nation, we will forever miss you... And your children shall be greater than you.#glo for life#
ReplyDeleteMy God! I want to cry. With 6kids and a husband to cater to, she was still so passionate about naija and determined to fight for it to be great again. May she RIP. It's very painful to see her leave but God needs one of his angels back. I admire what she stood for when she was still here
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and continue to rest in peace, Nwanyi oma!
ReplyDelete#God answers all prayers#
Happy moments - Praise God, Difficult moments-Seek God,
Quiet moments -Worship God, Painful moments-Trust God,
Every moment - Thank God.
We give God the praise at all times, that is the massage
DeleteNo be only 'massage' na 'face lift'..lol. Jee nke oma nwanyi oma.
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May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.......Amen
ReplyDeleteSo touching,continue to rest in peace prof Dora.
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Very touching. May her gentle soul rest in peace. I'm out. ***CATCH ME IF U CAN***
ReplyDeleteThis breaks my heart. Must be very hard for the family because she was such an active and involved woman. I knew of her after her death cos I don't live in Nigeria but I watched multiple videos of her and to say I am impressed and awed by her and what she stood for is an understatement. She was a lioness! Fought for the good of her people and always gave honor to whom it was due. O ye olorun sha
ReplyDeleteHappy posthumous birthday darling Prof. Dora. May God receive your soul. I loath the fact that you are no more.
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May her soul R.I.P.....
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Rip
ReplyDeleteContinue to rest in peace Ma...
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm felt lyk cry,hpy bdai nd RIP 2 a tru amazon...nigeria wil miss u gr8ly....
ReplyDeleteWe are nothing , no one can boast of tomorrow,the life we live is a borrowed life and the owner can take it back any moment.RIP madam Dora, you have paid your own depth
ReplyDeleteeya, may her beautiful soul rest in peace oo.
ReplyDeletechai !!! Rip...nkemdirimeverista111@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteSo touching, dear Dora, u live on in our hearts, may you find peace in the bossom of the Lord
ReplyDeletePeace perfect peace, Dora Nigeria Akunyili
so so touching......... Rest in peace Dora..... Ur family and friend are missing you
ReplyDeleteEngr. C J said so
#icon of no comparison she is. When next are we gonna have this kind of erudite #personality?
ReplyDeleteNigerians all eulogise u and appreciates all d numerous trees u planted for future generatons to enjoy. Rest well ma'am
ReplyDeleteCont to Rip
ReplyDeleteContinue to rest in peace
ReplyDeleteOh my eyes are teary already.Such a heart felt message. we really miss u a great deal.u inspired me. RIP Dora
ReplyDeleteIndeed, "no amount of darkness can overpower the candle you lit and raised high for all to see".
ReplyDeleteHer sonorous voice, I'm sure, reverberates in the heavenly choir!
I can't begin to imagine the kinda unparalleled celebration going on in heaven on her behalf.
To the entire household of Akunyili, I give beauty for ashes.
Happy birthday, selfless one! Rest on in the harmless bosom of the Almighty.
May her gentle soul continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteRip to her again
ReplyDeleteRIP Prof.Dora. Nigerians love you but God loves u most. Rest on. By Dobis 112
ReplyDeleteNigeria Loves and Miss her More.
ReplyDeleteAwwww
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to u Mummy
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to u Mummy 🏬5⃣💍
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of him & sad @ d same time, I felt d same way when my mum died @ d age of 49 wen her birthday was a few month away. ....
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Quite touching. RIP Dora
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Rest ON Prof. Dora
ReplyDeleteBut pastor Rap said ur wife isn't ur mu.my now:(
ReplyDeleteShe was really a rare gem n her legacy will always live!! she stood 4 nothing but d truth, she saved so many lives through her countless efforts..keep resting!!
ReplyDeleteAm so heart broken ,mmmhh
ReplyDeleteOh what a loss...continue to rest in peace ma.
ReplyDeleteCONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE DORA
ReplyDeletewe will all surely miss her
ReplyDeleteProf continue to rest in bossom of the Lord amen onyekababyface@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm what an emotional message!!!continue2RIP mama NAFDAC
ReplyDelete#######################GOD bless##############################NaijA
may her soul rest in peace and i hope she made heaven...
ReplyDeletesometimes i did feel if she had just stayed at nafdac,she would have made more impact and most likely alive and healthy...
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I missed her too. Pretex4luv@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI miss her too. Pretex4luv@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteMay her gentle soul rest in perfect peace..
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She indeed lite a candle dat we all can see.
ReplyDeletecontinue 2rest in peace Mummy Dora.
Continue to rest in peace Dora. May God grant her family the fortitude to bear the loss. God knows best.
ReplyDeleteMay the soul of our Dora Nigeria,rest and find perfect rest in the Lord's bossom always.
ReplyDeleteSo touching. .. we miss u ma. RIP
ReplyDeletePainful,Anambra are losing great sons n daughters late Ojukwu,late Achebe(most influntual man in Africa) n now late akunyili,all made a mark on earth may dere soul rest in peace frm a proud Anambra man
ReplyDeleteContinue to RIP
ReplyDeleteMay she continue to rest in the Lord! We miss you.
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ReplyDeleteSleep on Mrs. Akunyili, May God continue to rest your soul with Eternal Peace - Amen
ReplyDeleteThank God you had a good marriage. You rested on your husbands breast when you were tired. Every highly placed woman should learn from this.
ReplyDeleteAm Sure She's Smiling Down From Heaven. (Linda's Man)
ReplyDeleteRest with God Ma'am....ur beautiful legacy lives on..
ReplyDeleteRest with God Ma'am...ur beautiful legacy will live on.
ReplyDeleteRIP Prof Dora Akunyili, couldn't stop by without saying a word to the great Nigerian.
ReplyDeleteYour works and memory will live on
May her soul rest in perfect peace.
ReplyDeleteposthumously: Happy Birthday to a mother of the Nation.
rest in peace my role model. one day I will be like u
ReplyDeletechai so touching. AMAZON OF INTEGRITY. I dreamt of being ur kind of person. My u continue 2 rest in d bossom of d Almighty. I LUV U
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