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Nigeria: Oscar Ibru's Death, a Great Loss to Urhobo Nation, Nigeria - Oborevwori

Olorogun Oscar Ibru led the Ibru Organisation, sustaining a conglomerate spanning shipping, oil, and real estate, with tributes highlighting his role in wealth creation and philanthropy.

  • Olorogun Oskar Ibru, a leading Nigerian billionaire and head of the Ibru Organisation, passed away at the age of 67 following a short illness.
  • His passing came less than ten years after the death of his father, Michael Ibru, the founder of the family conglomerate that Oskar played a key role in maintaining and growing.
  • Ibru, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Delta State, led the Nigerian maritime industry's main trade association and established the Dream Child Foundation.
  • He described Nigeria as "a bride to be sought after" and encouraged Africans abroad to return, while his family noted his roles in commerce, hospitality, and social development.
  • His passing is a significant loss for the Ibru lineage, the ethnic community he belonged to, and Nigeria’s business sector, with funeral details anticipated to be released shortly.
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