Abia State Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Mr. Sunny Nwanganga Onwuma, has passed away.
The former Commissioner for Transport died on Monday at the age of 61 after a brief illness. He leaves behind a wife and four children.
The sad news was confirmed by the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, who announced Onwuma’s passing on behalf of the state government.
In an official statement, the government expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended condolences to his family, friends, and the people of Abia State.
“Abia State government extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the people of Abia State.
“We fervently pray that God Almighty grants his soul eternal rest and gives his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement read.
The Commissioner for Information noted that burial arrangements would be announced by the late Commissioner’s family in due course.