Kidnappers have freed the mother of the Finance Minister, Professor Kamene Okonjo, after holding her in captive for just about a week.
Reportedly the Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan has gone to receive her.
The Finance Minister has also released a statement thanking Nigerians for their support and encouragement in her family’s trying time.
Statement from the Finance Ministry reads:
“I can confirm that Professor Mrs Kamene Okonjo, wife of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Professor Chukuka Okonjo and mother of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was released this morning, five days after her abduction.
“The Okonjo Family is full of thanks to the Almighty for this happy development. The family is also highly appreciative of the support and encouragement of President Goodluck Jonathan; the Country’s security services for their excellent operations; Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta, Peter Obi of Anambra, Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers and other Governors as well other friends and well wishers within and outside government for their prayers and encouragement during a very difficult period.