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President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to the Onu family over the passing of Chief Ogbonnaya Onu, who died on Thursday at 72.<\/p>\n

This was contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday in Abuja.<\/p>\n

Tinubu said Onu defended the country\u2019s unity and was an advocate for peace.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe President mourns the first civilian governor of Abia State; former minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, a principal draughtsman in the founding of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and a valiant partner in the victory of the party in the 2015 elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost importantly, the President celebrates the life of an accomplished scholar, first-class engineer; a man of proven integrity; defiant to indiscipline, but ever yielding to the highest standards of rectitude.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ngelale said that Tinubu acknowledged that Onu epitomised the spirit of Nigeria, adding that the deceased believed in and defended the country\u2019s unity, advocated peace, and promoted fellowship.<\/p>\n

He said that the President also condoles with the friends and associates of Onu, Ebonyi and Abia State Governments, and all Nigerians grieving this gaping loss.<\/p>\n

Ogbonnaya Onu defended Nigeria\u2019s unity, advocated peace \u2013 Tinubu mourns<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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