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The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, today expressed profound sorrow over the death of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, describing it as a significant loss to the ministry and the nation.

Chief Nnaji praised Dr. Onu as a visionary and dedicated administrator whose remarkable contributions have notably advanced the Innovation, Science, and Technology sector in Nigeria.

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Chief Nnaji made these remarks following his visit to the late minister’s residence in Abuja. He reminisced about Dr. Onu’s tenure as the Minister from November 2015 to May 2022, a period marked by significant achievements within the sector.

The Ministry, Chief Nnaji noted, is in mourning, reflecting on the loss of a disciplined and passionate leader whose integrity and dedication have left an indelible mark on the IST landscape.

He also extended a call to the Ministry’s staff and all Nigerians to uphold Dr. Onu’s exemplary commitment to the nation and to continue striving for its success.

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To Dr. Onu’s family, he conveyed his condolences, asserting that Dr. Onu’s impactful and fulfilled life should offer them some solace during this difficult time.

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