Billionaire and philanthropist, Captain Hosa Okunbo, is dead

Edo State-born politician, philanthropist and business mogul, Captain Hosa Okunbo, has died after a long battle with Pancreatic cancer.

The billionaire died in the early hours of Sunday in London.

Captain Hosa has been described as one of the wealthiest men from Edo State.

The businessman who backed the governorship aspiration of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu during the 2020 election reportedly died in London, United Kingdom.

Okunbo, a trained commercial pilot, and the Chairman of Ocean Marine Solution Limited, was aged 63 years at the time of his death.

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He moved to London in August 2020 to receive treatment for his ailment where he was told he had less than 9 months to live. He died 12 months later.

Captain Hosa is survived by his wife, Nosa Okunbo, and children.

It was also gathered that Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State would release a statement confirming his death soon.

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