The remains of late Governor of old Abia State and former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu has been laid to rest in his country home, Uburu Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
President Bola Tinubu, Senator Anyim Pius former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Governors, Alex Otti, Francis Nwifuru and Peter Mbah were among prominent Nigerians who attended the burial.
Onu, who died at 72, was buried on Friday.
In his tribune, President Bola Tinubu who was represented by Minister of Works, David Umahi described Onu as a perfect gentleman who lived a selfless life and contributed immensely to the development of the country.
Tinubu noted that the late former National Chairman of the defunct All Nigeria People’s Party, ANPP would be remembered for the great sacrifice he made for the unity and progress of the nation.