Former Anambra Governor Mourns Ex-Finance Minister Okongwu

January 19, 2022
by

The Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, says he is saddened by the death of Nigeria’s Ex-Finance Minister, Chu SP Okongwu, who was announced dead on January 12, 2021.

Obi said Okongwu was key to the general opening up and liberalisation of the economy, under General Ibrahim Babangida admiy, which saw a rise in private sector participation in the economy.

Sympathising with the Okongwu family and all who mourn his death, Obi urged them to put their hope in God, who alone gives and takes life. He prayed God to grant Late  Okongwu  eternal rest and give his family, the fortitude to bear his irreplaceable loss.

Join our WhatsApp Channel
Admin
+ posts

Featured Stories

Latest from News

U.S. Freezes Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries

The United States has announced a suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, as the Trump administration implements stricter screening rules for applicants potentially reliant on government assistance. The U.S. Department of State confirmed on Wednesday that the suspension

Nigeria Signs ASUU Deal That Could End University Strikes

Nigeria’s Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of tertiary education and preventing repeated industrial actions. The pact, unveiled on Wednesday at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Conference

Nigerian Guild of Editors Mourns Yakubu Mohammed, Dan Agbese

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of two distinguished journalists, Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese. Both men were among the three surviving co-founders of Newswatch Magazine, and their deaths mark the loss of irreplaceable figures

60% VAT Formula Could Reduce South-East Allocation, Chidoka Warns

Former minister Osita Chidoka has warned that a proposed change to Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) formula could sharply reduce allocations to South-East states. In a post shared on his public WhatsApp channel, Chidoka highlighted that the South-East contributed ₦101.09 billion to
Previous Story

Obi Celebrates Emeka Anyaoku At 89

Next Story

P&ID Scam: Court Remands Grace Taiga In Prison

Don't Miss

Dangote Refinery To Reintroduce Discount Scheme For Partners

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to reintroduce its

Flood: Buhari Urges States To Comply With NEMA Guidelines

As many communities continue to reel under floods across the