Edo civil war veteran, ex-Minister die
Prof. Emovon was a former Minister of Science and Technology and a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos.His cause of death is yet to be ascertained as at press time.
The family is yet to formally announced his passing but a condolence register has been opened at his Benin City residence.In his tribute, Obaseki described said late Emovoñ represented the best of Edo values and was a personification of the Edo personality.“He was a brilliant scientist and intellectual giant who served the people and our community.”Ogbebor was among the first Nigerians to be enlisted into the Nigeria Defence Academy.
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