by
The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, on Saturday attended the funeral rites of a former Nigerian Minister of Power and Steel, Wantaregh Paul Unongu, in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.
Unongu who had held several political and public offices was until his death Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).
In a condolence message, Senator Jarigbe described the death of the elder statesman as a loss to not just the good people of Benue State but the entire Nigeria, adding that death has robbed Nigeria of a committed patriot.
The lawmaker who was accompanied by his friend, Mr. John George and other delegation, described the late Unongu as a perfect gentleman who staunchly believed in the march towards achieving Nigeria’s true destiny as a great nation.
“Paul Unongu was a true patriotic Nigerian and a quintessential politician who believed in the ideals of democracy. We will miss him but will continue to uphold the ideals he stood for in life,” Senator Jarigbe added.
He expressed sympathy and offered prayers to the immediate family and the good people of Benue State, urging them to remain strong during this difficult time.
Some of the dignitaries who attended the funeral include, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, H. E George Akume, the Executive Governor of Benue State, H. E Rev. Fr. Hycent Alia, other top government functionaries and Nigerians from all walks of life.
May the soul of Pa Paul Unongu rest in peace!
TEAM JARI MEDIA
