Okumagba Mourns Business Mogul Oskar Ibru

Prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Delta State and former Commissioner of Finance, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of billionaire business mogul, Olorogun Oskar Ibru, first son of the late patriarch of the Ibru dynasty, Olorogun Michael Ibru.

In a condolence message to the Ibru family and the people of Agbarha-Otor Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Okumagba described the late Oskar Ibru as “an astute businessman, a dependable friend, brother and a gentleman par excellence.”

“Olorogun Oskar Ibru was a major pillar of the renowned Ibru Organisation founded by his father, Olorogun Michael Ibru, and which is one of Nigeria’s most prominent indigenous conglomerates for many years with interest covering manufacturing, banking, shipping, hospitality services and more,” Okumagba said.

He noted that Oskar Ibru, as chairman of the Ibru Organisation, succeeded his father in steering the group and played a “key leadership role as a visionary entrepreneur.”

“I recall my several interactions with the late Oskar Ibru in business and as a friend/brother and valued his counsel and company greatly,” he added.

Okumagba further praised Ibru’s philanthropic legacy, describing him as “a man with a heart of human kindness, who will be sorely missed.” He stressed that Oskar Ibru’s footprints in business and philanthropy would remain indelible, as he sustained both the legacy of his father and the family’s proud name.

Hailing his “great sense of community which endeared him to the Urhobo nation,” Okumagba said Oskar Ibru’s warm relationship with people across Nigeria and beyond made him “a great and pleasant personality.”

He extended condolences to the people of Agbarha-Otor, the Urhobo nation, Delta State, and Nigeria at large on the loss of the prominent businessman, praying for God to grant his soul eternal rest and comfort his family, friends, and associates.