Late Unôngo was a great nationalist – Obasanjo

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late political icon of Tiv land and former Minister of Steel Development, Wantaregh Paul Iorpuu Unongo as a great nationalist whose immense contribution to the unity and political development of Nigeria shall be forever remembered.

Chief Obasanjo stated this on Friday in Gboko during a condolence visit to the Tor Tiv, Orcivirigh Prof James Ayatse over the death of his son WantareghPaul Unôngo.

According to Chief Obasanjo, Unôngo did his best for his community, Benue, Nigeria and Africa through his positive activism for the promotion of justice and fairness stressing that his death is rather a celebration of life well spent.

Responding, Orcivirigh Ayatse commended the former president for always demonstrating his passionate love for Tiv nation by especially downplaying his tight schedules to commiserate with him in the traditional headquarters of Tiv people.

“You have done everything for the Tiv nation. When we mourn, you mourn with us, when we laugh you laugh with us. You have even married wives for my sons working with you and have established a big farm in my kingdom.”

The Paramount Ruler prayed to God to continue to preserve Chief Obasanjo to express his great love for humanity especially Nigeria and Africa at large.