Late Mrs. Onyema-Orakwusi.

The Women in Maritime and Energy Awards WIME, has joined the rest of the maritime community in Nigeria in mourning the recent demise of ship owner and maritime lawyer, late Mrs. Margaret Onyema-Orakwusi.

The Advisory Board of the group led by its Chairperson, Mrs. Chizoba Anyika recently led other members to pay a condolence visit to commiserate with the families of Onyema and Orakwusi over the passing unto glory of Barr. Mrs. Margret Onyema-Orakwusi, a Maritime Lawyer and a Shipping Magnate.

The Advisory Board joined other industry stakeholders and leaders to pay a condolence visit to the bereaved family on May 1, 2023.

Speaking during the visit, the Chairperson of the group, Mrs. Anyinka, noted with great pain that the late Barr.  Mrs. Margret Onyema-Orakwusi was not just a great supporter of WIME activities but also a recipient at the maiden edition of the prestigious awards in 2022 where she was honoured with the “Trailblazer in Maritime Excellence Award”. This was in recognition of her incredible strength, determination, devotion and indomitable contributions to the Maritime industry.

In her condolence message, Mrs. Anyinka noted that Late Mrs. Onyema-Orakwusi’s life-long passion and profession has contributed immensely in developing the Nigerian maritime industry. “We deeply regret this loss to the family and the entire maritime industry because I can tell you for a fact that the Late Barr. Mrs. Margret Onyema-Orakwusi was a kind, authentic and loving person whose love cuts across board from the down-trodden of the earth to the high and mighty”, the Chairperson said.

 Anyika noted that the Maritime doyenne had a persona which was a typical example of “women supporting women” and her many inspirational drive at mentoring many industry practitioners through community development and financial empowerment made her matriarch of great repute. Anyika further stated that she was and will continue to be an inspiration to many industry practitioners and her strategic contributions to the industry will surely be missed.

The message further reads in part: “The Women in Maritime and Energy Awards Advisory Board deeply regrets this loss to the family and the industry and pray that God will give the family and the industry the fortitude to bear this loss.”

She prayed that the soul of the departed abides in God’s bosom.