Chief Dubem Onyia, former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and ex-member of the House of Representatives, has passed away.
Elected to the House of Representatives in 1999, Onyia subsequently resigned to serve as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs from 1999 to 2003. He died on Monday in an Abuja hospital after a brief illness.
A seasoned diplomat and politician, Onyia played a vital role in shaping Nigeria’s foreign relations, holding key positions such 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 Príncipe Joint Boundary Commission.
Beyond his political career, he served on numerous corporate boards and government committees, earning various national and international accolades.
He was also a trustee of the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation, where he actively contributed to national development initiatives.
