We’ve lost a dedicated public servant,True Nigerian, Wamakko mourns Ogbonnaya
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamako has described as a huge loss for Abia, Ebonyi States and Nigeria, the death of former governor and ex-minister of Science and Technology – Ogbonnaya Onu.
The lawmaker, in a statement on Friday noted that he was shocked by the news of Ogbonnaya’s death, describing the deceased a consumate politician and a dedicated democrat.
Wamakko, in the statement, opined that the late ex-minister would be remembered for “his uprightness, passion for a united Nigeria and remains a guide for the nation’s intelligentsia”.
The former Sokoto governor, also described the late Ogbonnaya “as an accomplished scholar, an engineer of respectable standing, who stood for progressivism and good governance”.
He explained that the late Ogbonnaya’s legacy of illustrious political career “leaves a huge gap on Nigeria’s political firmament” adding that “as a true patriot, Ogbonnaya’s exemplary private and public life stood him out as a dedicated servant of Nigeria”.
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