Former Abia Gov, Ogbonnia Onu Reported Dead

Former Minister of Science and Technology under the Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, and ex Governor of Abia State has been reported dead.

According to reports a available to Infonews.com.ng, Onu was said to have died after a brief illness in an undisclosed hospital in Nigeria.

Recall that the late 72-year-old former minister contested for the presidential flag of the All Progressive Congress (APC) during the 2023 general election, but lost to President Bola Tinubu.

He was a Nigerian politician, author and engineer until his death in April 2024 who hails from Ebonyi state.

He was the first civilian governor of Abia State and was the minister of science, technology and innovation of Nigeria from November 2015 until his resignation in 2022.

The Former Abia State governor was the longest serving minister of the ministry.