The family of the first civilian Governor of Abia State, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, who passed on earlier on Thursday, says that it has lost brother, uncle and a leader par excellence.
In a text signed and issued to journalists in Abakaliki by Dr Uzoma Onu, on behalf of the family, said that Onu died at the age of 73.
He described it as “great loss” to the family.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that before Onu’s Death, he was the former Minister of Science and Technology under President Muhammadu Buhari.
The family member noted that Onu was a distinguished and patriotic Nigerian, who served the nation effectively and efficiently in various capacities.
“He was a fine stateman, party leader, political strategist, brilliant scholar, outstanding intellectual, teacher among others.
“A man of discipline and examplary character. Our heart are filled with sorrow. He will be greatly missed by all, who knew him for a long time to come.
“The burial arrangements will be communicated by the family in due time,” Onu added. (NAN)