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| Dr. Paul Wantaregh Unongo. |
The Northern Governors Forum has mourned late elderstatesman Dr. Paul Wantaregh Unongo.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau
State Simon Bako Lalong said the late Paul Unongo was an achiever who served
Nigeria with passion and patriotism.
Lalong who described him as a thorough
intellectual and notable politician said the deceased played a great role in
the democratic journey of Nigeria and will be remembered as one who stood for
justice, equity and fairness.
He said as Minister for Steel Development in the
second Republic and pioneer Secretary General of the Nigerian People's Party
(NPP), Unongo demonstrated capacity and ability to work with Nigerians from all
works of life and different parts of the country towards building a greater
nation.
The Northern Governors Chairman also recalled that
Unongo was the Convener and former Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum which
took special interest in issues regarding the development of the region and the
nation at large.
He said such interventions drew attention to, and
mobilised support for the plight of the people of the Northern Region
particularly in the areas of peace and security, agriculture, education, health
and infrastructure among others.
Unongo according to the Governor never failed to
speak out on national issues and advance solutions to resolving them.
While commiserating with his family, Government
and people of Benue State, the Northern Governors Forum prayed God to grant his
soul eternal rest.
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