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DELTA STATE GOV. OBOREVWORI, OMO-AGEGE, SENATOR DAFINONE MOURN DEATH OF INDUSTRIALIST, OSKAR IBRU. (PHOTO).


 Delta State Governor Oborevwori, Omo-Agege, Senator Dafinone Mourn Death of Industrialist, Oskar Ibru


Prominent politicians have paid glowing tributes to renowned Delta State Industrialist, Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru, describing his death as a huge loss to Delta State and Nigeria at large.


Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, described Ibru’s passing as painful. “Oskar Ibru was a pillar of Delta’s economic and social life. His contributions to commerce and philanthropy will be remembered for generations. We have lost a rare gem.”


Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, expressed deep grief, calling the death heartbreaking and describing Ibru as a great valued son of the Urhobo nation. “Oskar Ibru was not just a businessman, he was a visionary who inspired many of us in politics and public service. The Urhobo nation has lost a great valued son whose legacy will stand the test of time.”


Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central senatorial district, also paid tribute, noting that the Urhobo nation has lost one of its strongest pillars. “Oskar Ibru was a beacon of hope and development. His legacy of enterprise and community service will remain indelible.”


Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru was a Nigerian billionaire businessman and investor, the first son of the late business mogul Olorogun Michael Ibru, and the Head of the Ibru Organization. 


He passed away on 24 September 2025 at the age of 67, leaving behind a legacy of enterprise, philanthropy, and leadership that will long be remembered.

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