Northern Governors Mourn Unongo

The  Northern Governors Forum is mourning late elder statesman Dr. Paul Unongo.

The Chairman of the Forum, Governor Simon Lalong, in a statement on Wednesday said the late Paul Unongo was an achiever who served Nigeria with passion and patriotism.

He described him as a thorough intellectual and notable politician, adding that the deceased played a great role in the democratic journey of Nigeria.

He further said that Unongo will be remembered as one who stood for justice, equity and fairness.

"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."

He further recalled that Unongo was the Convener and former Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum which took a special interest in issues regarding the development of the region and the nation at large.

He said that 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 the people of Benue State, the Northern Governors Forum prayed to God to grant his soul eternal rest.