Onu was born on December 1, 1951, and he was a politician, author, and engineer until his death in April 2024.
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, a former Minister of Science and Technology under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, has passed away at the age of 72.
As reported by Leadership, his demise follows a short illness at a hospital in Nigeria, the exact location of which has not been disclosed.
He served as the inaugural civilian governor of Abia State.
Onu was also among the aspirants who sought the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2023 general elections.
