A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Sir Rex Onyeabo, has passed on at the age of 80, his family has announced.

His son, Dr Obiora Onyeabo, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Enugu.

According to him, the former PDP chieftain passed on peacefully on Aug. 7.

“With heavy hearts but gratitude to God for a life well spent, the Onyeabo Family of Enugu State announces the passing of our Patriarch and Statesman, Chief (Sir) Rex Chuma Onyeabo (KSM).

“He is the Eze-Ugo 1 of Abuja Igbo Community, Onwa na-etili Ora 1 of Ugbawka, Ijele 1 na Akaegbe-Ugwu, and Ada-Idaha of Efik Kingdom.

“Chief Rex Onyeabo is a founding member of PDP and served as its National Secretary in 1999 as well as the PDP’s Board of Trustees until his death.

“Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course by the family. Whilst requesting your prayers during this period, kindly direct all inquiries to: Dr Obiora Onyeabo and Mr Arinze Onyeabo on 08023355509 and 0814 415 1675 or email [email protected].”

Onyeabor is an engineering alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University, USA, and upon returning to Nigeria, was committed to public service.

He served in various capacities both at the Federal and State levels, including: deputy chairman, governing board, Federal Capital Development Authority, and chairman, governing council, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital.

Others are the chairman, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, chairman, Nike Lake Resort Hotels, Enugu, and

Permanent Secretary, Enugu State Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport.

He also served as the Local Government Services Commission and Information and Culture, chairman, Institute of Directors, Abuja.

Onyeabo ran several successful companies, was a member of the Noble Order of Knights of St. Mulumba, and was an active member of the Abuja and Enugu Catholic communities.