Edo State-born politician, philanthropist and business mogul, Captain Hosa Okunbo has died.
Sources revealed to Naija News that the billionaire died at the early hours of today Sunday after a long battle with cancer.
The businessman who backed the governorship aspiration of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu during the 2020 election reportedly died in London, United Kingdom.
Okunbo, Chairman of Ocean Marine Solution Limited, was aged 63 years at the time of his death.
Captain Hosa reportedly moved to London in August 2020 to receive treatment for his ailment where he was told he had less than 9 months to live.
The Edo born businessman, whose health had remarkably improved following treatments in London and German hospitals, was planning to return to Nigeria next week to attend the coronation of the new Olu of Warri, Tsola Emiko, who is married to his daughter, Ivie.
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State would release a statement confirming his death soon.
This article was originally published on Nigeria News
