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Okowa mourns Ejoor says Ex-Mid Western governor fought for Nigeria’s unity

by Niger Delta Today
February 10, 2019
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By Eseoghene Emuke

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Sunday described the death of a former governor of the defunct Mid Western State and former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major-General (Olorogun) David Ejoor (retd) as a great loss to Nigeria and the state.

Okowa, who expressed sadness over the demise of the 87-year-old former COAS from 1971 to 1975, said Ejoor, who is the senior chief in Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state, fought for the country’s unity particularly during her trials.

The first indigenous Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) died on Sunday in Lagos after a brief illness.

The governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, condoled with the Ejoor family of Ovwor-Olomu, Olomu the king and the people of Kingdom and Urhobo Nation over the demise of the former general.

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He stated that the news of Ejoor’s death has left him devastated especially when the Nigeria needs his wise counsel especially as the nation goes into another round of elections.

The governor added that he was consoled by the fact that the departed former Chief of Army Staff would remain immortal and never to be forgotten in the history of Nigeria.

According to the Governor: “As Deltans we are extremely proud of the outstanding contributions of Gen. Ejoor to the Nigerian Army where he first served as the Governor of Mid-Western Region State from January 1966 – August 1967, first Nigerian Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) from January 1969 – January 1971 and later as Chief of Army Staff from January 1971 – July 1975.

“Gen. Ejoor had an illustrious military career and served the nation with all his heart; with full dedication and commitment to duty. His contributions to the end of the Nigeria Civil War remain indelible in the minds of Nigerians.

“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of our dear state, I extend my deepest condolences to the Ejoor’s family, the Urhobo nation and the people of Ovwor-Olomu where he hails from.’’

Okowa prayed almighty God to grant the deceased eternal rest.

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