Ebonyi gov. Nwifuru lament over death of ex-gov, Onu

The governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru has expressed huge shock over the sudden death of the former governor of Abia State and Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonna Onu

Nwifuru who made this known in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by the chief Press secretary, Monday Uzor, said that the death of the former Minister, Onu is a huge loss to Nigeria.

The statement reads in part: “I received with rude shock the news of the death of Former Governor of Old Abia State, and an illustrious Son of our State, His Excellency,Ogbonna Onu.

“Onu who also served the nation as Minister of Science and Technology was a thoroughbred Politician and an advocate of justice and fairness.

“It is indeed a sad development losing a patriotic leader who stopped at nothing at rendering best services to his people when he served in different capacities.

“He will be remembered for his wit, candour, knack for excellence and relentless commitment to the development of our State and Nation .

“On behalf of Government and people of Ebonyi State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the immediate family and pray God to give them fortitude to bear the irreparable loss” he stated.