Former Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has described the late minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu as a “patriot” who lived a “thoroughly decent” life and believed in a great Nigeria.
osibajo in a statementhe personallyissue said,”Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu was a great patriot and a thoroughly decent, thoughtful individual. His continuous stream of innovative ideas, passion for enhancing productivity, and infectious zeal for a great nation will be sorely missed. We thank God for such an incredibly significant life and pray that the Almighty God will comfort his family and all of us who mark his passing. May his memory remain blessed. Amen.”
Onu, the first executive governor of Abia State served in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari alongside Prof. Osinbajo.
He died on Wednesday at the age of 72.