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Sen. Kalu Mourns Former Foreign Affairs minister , Dubem Onyia.
By Babatunde Aremu
Senator representing Abia North senatorial Zone, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has commiserated with the Enugu State Government and family of Former Minister Of State For Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia.
In a statement issued and made available to seaflypo news on Tuesday, the Chairman senate committee on South East Development commission and former Governor of Abia State said :
“The news of Chief Dubem Onyia’s passing is heartbreaking. He was a highly respected statesman who played a vital role in strengthening Nigeria’s international engagements and promoting national unity. His contributions as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (1999-2003) and in various strategic capacities will not be forgotten”.
“Onyia was a seasoned diplomat, astute politician, and dedicated patriot who contributed immensely to Nigeria’s foreign relations and national development”.
“Onyia, who served as Chairman of several key international commissions, including the National Boundary Commission and the São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Boundary Commission, was a trustee of the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation and a recipient of numerous national and international honors”.
“I extend my condolences to Onyia’s family, the government and good people of Enugu State led by His Excellency, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and the diplomatic community, praying for the repose of his soul”.