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PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS FORMER FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER DUBEM ONYIA

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Chief Dubem Onyia, former minister of state for Foreign Affairs, who passed away on Monday at 73. Chief Onyia was a brilliant administrator, accountant, and respected political leader from Enugu State in the South-east. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said President Tinubu extols Chief Onyia’s rich record of service and commitment to nation-building. The President describes the former minister as a statesman and patriot, highlighting his contributions to Nigeria’s political development. “The President commiserates with the government and people of Enugu State, particularly the Ngwo Community, on the passing of their illustrious son,” Onanuga said. Onanuga added that President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant Chief Onyia’s soul peaceful repose and give solace to his family. Chief Onyia served as chairman of the International Technical Commission for the National Boundary Commission, the Nigeria Economic Joint Commission, and the Sao Tome and Principe Joint Boundary Commission, in addition to his stint as minister of state for foreign affairs. Bayo Onanuga concluded by stating that President Tinubu’s condolences are a testament to the high regard in which Chief Onyia was held.