Chief Ogbonnaya Onu, minister of science and technology, has declared his intention to run for president under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023.
The former governor of the old Abia State declared his intention on Friday morning in Abuja, asking Nigerians to elect him as their “Chief Servant.”
Onu emphasized that he has knowledge and credibility and can deliver on the job.
“This key is a knowledge economy driven by science, technology and innovation. This is so, because no nation has ever become truly great, whether in ancient or modern times, without the efficient and effective deployment of science, technology and innovation to nation building,” he said.
“I am convinced that I have the knowledge, the experience, the credibility, the education having been trained in one of the best universities in the world, the vision, the integrity, maturity and a man who can be trusted. I most respectfully ask my political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), to elect me as its Presidential Candidate, and the people of Nigeria to elect me as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for me to be the chief servant of the nation.”