Prominent Elder Statesman Is Dead, Buhari Reacts

Prominent Elder Statesman Is Dead, Buhari Reacts

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences on the death of Dr. Paul Unongo, saying that the country has lost an elder statesman.

Dr. Unongo, a former chairman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and former Minister of Steel Development during the Second Republic, held a number of political positions and participated in constitutional conferences.

The late Unongo was the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council until his death.

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In a tribute, President Buhari acknowledged the close relationship he had with the deceased in a statement issued by presidential spokesman Garba Shehu on Tuesday night, adding that “in all the positions he held as a politician and public officer, he displayed a high level of decorum.” He was a public colossus, very articulate and witty. He gave his all to his community and the country.

“My deepest condolences to the bereaved family, and the government and people of Benue State.”

Unongo died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the age of 87.

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