SERGIUS OGUN MOURNS EKHOMU, OKUNBO

 

The honourable member representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. (Barr.) Deacon Sergius Oseasochie Ogun has extended his heartfelt condolence to the families of Ekhomu and Okunbo for the demise of their illustrious sons, Dr Òna Ekhomu and Captain Hosa Okunbo. The federal lawmaker who expressed utter grief and shock at the demise of the two iconic men prayed God to grant their respective families in particular and Edo State in general the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Born in March 1955, Ekhomu was the chairman, Transworld Security Systems and a founding member of the American Society for Industry Security (ASIS) International in Nigeria. The seasoned Irrua-born security guru held several leadership positions in the private security sector both in Nigeria and Africa.  He passed away last night after he took ill few weeks ago. 

Captain Hosa Okunbo who was a famous philanthropist,  business magnate, promoter of Edo culture and former commercial pilot passed away on 7th  August, 2021.

May their gentle souls rest in perfect peace.


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  1. UnknownAugust 10, 2021 at 7:17 AM

    A great Patriot that the world will immortalize , a man with uncommon passion for humanity, Great women movement in edo state will miss you . Great Patron rest in perfect peace with your creator. Comfort to all your loved ones

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