President Bola Tinubu Extends Condolences to Onu Family

President Bola Tinubu has offered his heartfelt condolences to the Onu family following the passing of Chief Ogbonnaya Onu at the age of 72. The news of Chief Onu’s death was announced on Thursday, prompting an outpouring of grief and remembrance.

In a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu praised Chief Onu for his unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s unity and his tireless advocacy for peace. Chief Onu, the first civilian governor of Abia State and former minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, played a pivotal role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was instrumental in the party’s victory in the 2015 elections.

President Tinubu lauded Chief Onu as an accomplished scholar and first-class engineer, highlighting his impeccable integrity and steadfast dedication to upholding the highest standards of ethics and morality. Chief Onu’s legacy, President Tinubu noted, embodies the essence of Nigeria – a nation of resilience, unity, and fellowship.

The President also extended his condolences to Chief Onu’s friends, associates, and the governments of Ebonyi and Abia States, as well as all Nigerians who mourn the loss of this remarkable leader.

As the nation mourns the passing of Chief Ogbonnaya Onu, his contributions to Nigeria’s development and his unwavering commitment to peace and unity will forever be remembered and cherished.