CNG mourns ex-Second Republic minister, Unongo,says big loss to Northerners

By ABUBAKAR YUNUS, Abuja

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has mourned the death of a former Minister of Power and Steel in the Second Republic, Dr. Paul Unongo, who died at age 87 on Tuesday.

Unongo, who hailed from Jato Aka in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, was also a Deputy Chairman of the Northern Elders’ Forum.

According to CNG,the death of Chief Unongo, a former Convener of the Northern Elders Forum on Tuesday, 29th November, 2022 is another monumental loss to Nigeria and the North after that of Amb Yusuf Maitama Sule, Danmasanin Kano.

This was contained in a statement by the CNG’s Spokesperson ,Abdul-Azeez Suleiman,in a released to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.

The Wantaregh who died at age 87 in Jos, following a prolonged illness,

He said ,Paul Unongo was indeed a great statesman whose leadership, statesmanship and commitment to the protection of the northern values and promotion of national unity was unmatched.

“A man of peace, Wantaregh Paul Unongo’s inspiring presence at every turn of event and untiring efforts helped to keep the flames of our dedication to the interests of the people of the North and Nigeria alive.

“His leadership, sacrifice, statesmanship, patriotism and unwavering commitment to the interests of the people of Northern Nigerian, and citizens of Nigeria as a whole has few parallels in our nation.

“With the death of Chief Unongo, the North has certainly lost another great leader and father whose leadership, sacrifice, statesmanship and commitment to the interests of the people of the region and Nigeria generally would be greatly missed.”

The CNG wishes to join the millions across the globe in condoling his family, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Governor of Benue State, the Tor Tiv, the Northern Elders Forum, people of Benue State, and entire Northern Nigeria for the passage of this great statesman.