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'Monumental loss' - Gov Mbah mourns Dubem Onyia

Dubem Onyia, a former Nigerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has passed away at the age of 73 after a brief illness, as announced by his family on Tuesday.
President Bola Tinubu expressed sadness over Onyia's death, describing him as a brilliant administrator and respected political leader who contributed to Nigeria's political development.
Governor Peter Mbah described Onyia's passing as a 'monumental loss' for Nigeria, highlighting his selfless service and contributions to peace and justice.
Onyia served as minister from 1999 to 2007 and held various important positions in Nigerian diplomacy, leaving a notable legacy.

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Premium Times Nigeria

Ex-Nigerian minister, Dubem Onyia, is dead

The former minister died on Monday in Abuja, the family announced on Tuesday. The post Ex-Nigerian minister, Dubem Onyia, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

1 day ago·Abuja, Nigeria

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Daily Post Nigeria

'Monumental loss' - Gov Mbah mourns Dubem Onyia

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia, describing it as a monumental loss to the nation. Mbah also described the late former federal lawmaker as a distinguished leader, consummate public servant, and patriot, who committed his entire working life to his people and the nation in various capacities. In a statement he personally signed Tues…

1 day ago·Nigeria

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Voice of Nigeria

Foreign Affairs Ministry mourns Former Minister of State, Dubem Onyia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mourns the passing of Dubem Onyia, the former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. According to his family, the former minister died on March 10, 2025, at the age of 73, following a brief illness. In the statement, signed by the Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry, Kimiebi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of t…

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The Podium Media

Nigeria has lost a distinguished leader, patriot – Gov. Mbah - Thepodiummedia

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described the late Onyia as a distinguished leader, consummate public servant and patriot. Mbah, who expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former federal lawmaker, said his demise was a monumental loss to the nation. The governor noted that the late Onyia committed his entire working life to his people and the nation in various capacities. In a statement yesterday, the governor observed that Chi…

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Newsdiaryonline

His Politics was for National Integration, Says Gbenga Hashim in a Tribute to Dubem Onyia

Former Presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has described the passing of Rt Honourable Dubem Onyia as a monumental loss to Nigeria and the nation’s politics. In a statement released from his media department on Tuesday, Dr. Hashim disclosed that “our friend and Elder brother is gone, adding that the late Minister of state for Foreign Affairs was an “excellent gentleman, a consumate organiser, a former Federal Legislator and an outst…

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Newtelegraph

Orji Kalu Mourns Dubem Onyia

ShareFormer Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed sadness over the passing of former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia. Onyia, who served as a minister from 1999 to 2003 and was earlier elected to the House of Representatives in 1999, died on Monday at an Abuja hospital after... The post Orji Kalu Mourns Dubem Onyia appeared first on New Telegraph.

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