Late Solomon Ogunji Died Of Illness Related To High Blood Pressure — Abia Govt

The Abia state government has finally revealed the cause of the death of the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Solomon Ogunji who passed on late Saturday night.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, made available to ABN TV on Sunday.

According to the State Government, the Commissioner died at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, after a brief illness related to high blood pressure.

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The Governor according to the release also condoles with the family, praying God to rest the gentle soul of late Ogunji.

“It is with great sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the demise of a member of Abia State Executive Council and the Honorable Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Solomon Ogunji, who passed away on Saturday, 23rd May 2020, at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, after a brief illness related to high blood pressure.

“Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, who received the sad news with shock yesterday has personally communicated and condoled with the family of the bereaved and is currently in mourning.

“We pray that the Almighty God will give the family of Dr. Ogunji the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and rest his soul in the bosom of the Lord.” the statement read.