A former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Kalu, has expressed unhappiness over the loss of life of the primary civilian governor of the state, Dr Ogbannaya Onu.
The Senate Committee Chairman on Privatisation acknowledged Onu’s contributions to nation constructing, at the same time as he urged his household to be consoled, as their late patriarch lived a purposeful life.
PUNCH On-line studies that Onu died in an Abuja hospital on Thursday throughout a short sickness.
The 72-year-old former governor contested for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress in the course of the 2023 basic election however misplaced to President Bola Tinubu.
Kalu, in a condolence message issued by his media workplace in Abakaliki, described Onu, a frontline politician, writer, engineer and former Minister of Science, Expertise and Innovation, as a nationalist with ardour for unity and progress of Nigeria.
“I urge the deceased’s youngsters and family members to maintain his worthy legacies, as his loss of life is a large loss to Ndigbo and Nigeria basically.
“The late statesman was a consummate politician and selfless philanthropist who served meritoriously in numerous capacities within the public sector.
“His sensible counsel on nationwide points can be vastly missed, as he can be remembered for his excellent management qualities,” he stated.
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