Former Nigerian Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ogbonnaya Onu, has tragically passed away at the age of 72. The esteemed politician and former governor of Abia State breathed his last at a hospital in Abuja following a brief illness.Ogbonnaya OnuOnu’s political journey was marked by numerous milestones. He initially entered the political arena by contesting for a senatorial position in the former Imo State under the National Party of Nigeria (NPN). Subsequently, he clinched the Governorship of Abia State in 1991, representing the National Republican Convention.As the pioneer executive governor of Abia State, Onu also served as the chair of the Conference of Nigerian Elected Governors, demonstrating his leadership prowess. In 1999, he emerged as the presidential candidate for the All People’s Party, although he later deferred to Olu Falae after a party merger with the Alliance for Democracy.Onu’s influence extended beyond party lines. He chaired the All Nigerian Peopl
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