The Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ) has expressed sadness over the death of renowned politician, leader, and elder-statesman, Wantaregh Paul Unongo.
In a statement today, December 1, the group’s President, Dr. Anule Emmanuel said that Benue and indeed Nigeria has lost a neoteric in the late Paul Unongo.
The Benue State born politician died on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at the age of 87.
According to the CBJ President , late Unongo who served as minister of Steel Development in the second Republic is a foremost nationalist and a father figure that championed the liberation of ordinary citizens without religious or ethnic sentiments.
“Benue State and indeed Nigeria has lost a rear gem and a true nationalist, whose wealth of experience is most needed at this political epoch of the country. The vacuum his death has created will be difficult to fill.”
The Benue media group said that late Unongo will be remembered for his great intellect, high sense of patriotism, and philanthropy.