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BREAKING: Former Osun Governor, Anthony Obi is Dead

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Colonel Anthony Uzoma Obi (rtd), a former military administrator of Osun State, has died.

Obi served as the military governor of Osun State between August 1996 and August 1998.

Daily Report Nigeria gathered that the erstwhile died on Saturday, January 1, and was announced by his family.

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The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has since mourned the former military administrator.

While condoling with Obi’s family, Gboyega hailed his contributions to governance in Osun, and described him as one of those who laid the foundations of the State.

“The death of Colonel Anthony Obi (rtd) is painful and a huge loss not only to his family but to the nation. He was a brave, committed and experienced military officer who served Nigeria and Osun in particular selflessly and passionately.

“As a military administrator, Obi made remarkable contributions to governance in Osun and was one of the leaders who laid the foundation of our State and left some legacies he will be remembered for,” he said.

“On behalf of my family, government and the people of Osun, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Colonel Anthony Obi (rtd). Though his death is devastating, I urge you to take solace in the legacies of selflessness, professionalism and service to humanity he left behind.”

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