Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru has described the death of former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation as rude shock.
Onu, who was the first civilian Governor of Abia State and former National Chairman of the defunct All Nigeria People’s Party,(ANPP), passed away on Thursday in a private hospital in Abuja the nation’s capital.
Nwifuru who lamented his death, said the deceased would be remembered for his with, candour, knack for excellence and relentless commitment to the development of Ebonyi State and Nigeria in general
He said “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, Dr Ogbonna Onu.
“Dr. 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”.