By Akinwale Kasali
The rumour was strong a few weeks ago that he had passed on. But, it was swiftly denied by family and friends. But Sunday morning, August 8th, he quietly exited from mother earth.
Captain Hosa Okunbor, Edo State-born business mogul and Chairman of Ocean Marine Solution, OMS, Limited, has been confirmed dead.
The late Okunbor died of pancreatic cancer in London, United Kingdom, in the early hours of Sunday.
He was aged 63 years. age and is the Father In Law to Olu of Warri Designate, Prince Tseola Emiko.
He was diagnosed of cancer in September 2020.
Okunbo gave illness a good fight. He threw in money everything into the battle. He fought a good fight.
The cancer was in remission. And there was news that he was billed to be back home next week for the coronation of the Olu of Warri designate, Prince Tseola Emiko who is married to his daughter.
Until his death, Captain Hosa was one of the biggest supporters and contributors towards medical philanthropy in Nigeria and Africa.
In 2020, he got entangled in a bitter political spat with the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki who he vigorously campaigned against using every legally available means.
Incidentally, both were close friends, but fell out over issues they were not able to sort out.
On Obaseki’s victory, however, he graciously congratulated him, but has been out of circulation since then because of ill-health.
A certificated Pilot, the Captain will be sorely missed in Edo, in particular, where he was known for hid philanthropic activities.
