ASABA/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the death of prominent businessman and philanthropist, Olorogun Oscar Ibru, as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation and Nigeria at large.
In a condolence message issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor commiserated with the Ibru family of Agbarha-Otor, the Urhobo nation, and the people of Delta State over the demise of the respected industrialist.
Oborevwori said Olorogun Ibru, a distinguished scion of the Michael Ibru dynasty, lived a life devoted to service, enterprise, and philanthropy. He noted that Ibru’s immense contributions to commerce, hospitality, and social development remain indelible in Nigeria’s history.
The Governor recalled that through the Ibru Organisation, the late Oscar Ibru helped establish strong economic institutions, created thousands of jobs, and supported community development across Delta State and beyond.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Ibru family, the Urhobo nation, and indeed Nigerians on the passing of Olorogun Oscar Ibru. He was a remarkable son of Delta who distinguished himself in business and philanthropy, and his demise is a great loss not only to his family and the Urhobo nation but to our entire state and country,” Oborevwori said
He prayed for the peaceful repose of Ibru’s soul and urged his family to take solace in the enduring legacy of love, generosity, and enterprise he left behind.
