Former Nigerian minister dies
Chief Dubem Onyia, a former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and ex-member of the House of Representatives, has passed away.
Onyia, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 1999 but later resigned to join President Olusegun Obasanjo’s cabinet, died on Monday at a hospital in Abuja after a brief illness.
During his time as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs from 1999 to 2003, Onyia played a key role in leading international negotiations and representing Nigeria in major diplomatic discussions.
He also served as Chairman of the International Technical Commission for the National Boundary Commission, Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Joint Commission, and Chairman of the São Tomé and PrÃncipe Joint Boundary Commission.
In addition to his political roles, Onyia was a member of various corporate boards and government committees. He received several national and international awards in recognition of his contributions.
