Unconfirmed reports indicate that the immediate past Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu is dead.
Onu who is a top Igbo stakeholder and first civilian Governor of Abia State was said to have passed on in the early hours of today in a hospital in Abuja.
A journalist, Jackson Udeh who also posted the information on X (Formerly Twitter) said, ‘First Civilian Governor of Abia State, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has passed on this morning in an Abuja hospital. Good night Dr. Onu. May your soul rest in peace. Amen!
Dr. Onu, born on December 1, 1951, in Ohaozara, had been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, serving in various capacities including as Minister under the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.
His tenure as Minister witnessed significant strides in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.
Having been appointed by President Buhari, Dr. Onu played a crucial role in shaping Nigeria’s policies and advancements in the realm of science and technology.
His contributions have left a lasting impact on the nation.
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