Ex Minister Of Finance, Chu Okongwu Dies Aged 87

Ex minister of Finance, Chu Okongwu has  lost his life at the age of 87.

Okongwu, an Economist by profession, was born on September 23, 1934, in Nnewi local government area of Anambra State.

Okongwu attended St.Michael’s school Aba between 1941 and 1946, from there he moved to Government college Umuaihia and was a student from 1947 to 1951.

He served as the National Planning Minister between 1985 and 1986, and he was also under the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.

A statement in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said: “President Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the Okongwu family on the passing of the foremost economist and a former Minister of Finance, Prof. Chu Okongwu”.