The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), mourns the death of the former Minister of Education, Prof. Fabian Ngozichukwu Chinedum Osuji, aged, 82.
Prof. Osuji was appointed Minister of Education during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo where he played a key role in initiating policies that have impacted positively in the education sector of the country.
SGF described the late former Minister as a thorough-bred politician and an experienced scholar.
Akume said that Osuji’s love for humanity and passion for the development of University education in Nigeria through policy making, research and publications have made an indelible mark in the education sector.
He commiserated with the Government and people of Imo State and his immediate family for the irreparable loss.
