By Biola Lawal
The Minister Works, Sen. Nweze David Umahi has paid glowing tribute to Late Engr. Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu, the former Governor of Ebonyi State, describing him as a trailblazer and a leadership light.
In his tribute on the life and times of late Engr. Onu, Sen. Umahi noted that late Onu was ”a light to his community and Ebonyi state, and was ”a factor in the political equilibrium of a single community that produced two Governor’s and two Honourable Ministers in world’s history – Uburu Community”.
“Dr. Christopher Onu was a great trailblazer and a leadership light in Uburu Community and Ebonyi State, where I hail from. He was not just a mentor to me,” the Minister stressed.
Senator Umahi paid further tributes to late Engr Ogbonnaya saying:
::He was a kinsman whose positive marks inspired great leadership motivations to his people.
”He was charming in character and charismatic in leadership. While alive, he marked a threshold in intellects, integrity, industry, and passion for excellence in all his endeavours.
”He was a great illustrious son of Uburu Community who made an immeasurable impact in nation-building and service to humanity.” (FLOWERBUDNEWS)
