Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed the legacy of the previous governor of Abia State and minister of Science and Expertise, Ogbonnaya Onu, who handed away on Thursday.
In a condolence message, VP Shettima described Dr Onu as a “true statesman and completed Nigerian chief” whose affect on the nation’s political and technological panorama is “immeasurable.”
“As we be a part of you in mourning the lack of this nice Nigerian, be relaxation assured that his legacies will proceed to encourage generations of leaders to come back,” Shettima wrote.
Shettima famous that in his time as Abia’s first civilian governor, Dr Onu “laid a robust basis for good governance and democratic ideas – a legacy that may outlive him.”
As minister of Science and Expertise, Onu’s “dedication to nation-building was evident in his give attention to fostering scientific developments and technological innovation, particularly through the COVID-19 Pandemic,” the VP added.
Past his illustrious profession, Shettima remembered Onu as “a person of integrity, knowledge and unwavering ideas” – a real patriot who spent his life working for Nigeria’s progress.
“His contributions to Nigeria’s growth might be ceaselessly remembered by the nation,” Shettima affirmed, pledging that Onu’s inspirational life and work will proceed to information future generations of Nigerian leaders.
The VP prolonged his “deepest sympathies” to Onu’s household, expressing confidence that the departed statesman’s legacy would endure as a supply of consolation and energy throughout this tough time.