President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Onu family over the passing of former minister of Science and Technology, Chief Ogbonnaya Onu, on Thursday at the age of 72.
The President mourned the first civilian governor of Abia State and described him as a luminous star in Nigeria’s political firmament, recognising as “a principal draughtsman in the founding of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and a valiant partner in the victory of the party in the 2015 elections”.
A presidency press statement on Thursday said: “Most importantly, the President celebrates the life of an accomplished scholar, first-class engineer; a man of proven integrity; defiant to indiscipline, but ever yielding to the highest standards of rectitude.
“President Tinubu affirms that Chief Onu epitomizes Nigeria in concord; in wholeness, as the late statesman believed in and defended Nigeria’s unity, advocated peace, and promoted fellowship across the Niger.
“The President also condoles with the friends and associates of Chief Onu, Ebonyi and Abia State Governments, and all Nigerians grieving this gaping loss.
“President Tinubu prays to God Almighty to grant repose to the gentle soul of this great leader.”
