Obaseki Pays Moving Tribute To Captain Hosa

Governor Godwin Obaseki has mourned the deceased Edo-born billionaire businessman, Captain Hosa Okunbo describing him as a brother and an illustrious son who conquered the air at an early age before setting for the seas and land.

 GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that the profuse eulogy from Obaseki came in the shadows of the famous quarrel between the two men in the days leading to the Edo State governorship election when Captain Hosa openly came against the governor.

A mutual acquaintance of Obaseki and Captain Hosa, however, told  GreenWhiteGreen GWG on Sunday that the two men settled their differences in London at the beginning of the year.

Responding to the passage of one of the greatest men to have come out of Edo State, Governor Obaseki in a personal tribute issued by him said:

“It is with a heavy heart that I mourn the passing of a great son of Edo State, a brother, a distinguished Nigerian, an illustrious businessman and an accomplished philanthropist, Captain Hosa Okunbo. 

“A man of unparalleled energy and accomplishments, Captain Okunbo saw opportunities in adversity and from an early age in life, carved a niche for himself to become one of Nigeria’s most outstanding businessmen.

“A trained pilot, he conquered the air at an early age and set for the waters and land, building enterprises that distinguished him in the business world and embodied the hard work, perseverance, dexterity and acumen that espoused his Edo heritage.

“Okunbo was a philanthropist who gave lavishly of himself and his resources; thousands of Edo sons and daughters benefited from his charitable works and benevolence.”

Apparently against the background of their famous quarrel Obaseki affirmed that fallibility of the deceased, Captain Hosa.

“As a mortal, Captain Okunbo was not a perfect person just as none of us can claim to be, but he will be remembered for his undying love for Edo people.

“His desire for the development and progress of our dear state, the Niger Delta region and Nigeria as well as his invaluable contributions to building bridges of peace across the country will never be forgotten.

“I commiserate with the Okunbo family, friends and associates of our departed brother and pray that God will grant all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”

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