Billionaire Businessman Capt. Hosa Okunbo Dies At 63

Edo-born business mogul Captain Hosa Okunbo is dead.

He died on Saturday night in London.

The late Okunbo was 63.

Although the family is yet to release an official statement
about his demise, the late billionaire reportedly died following a
one-year fight with pancreatic cancer.

Multiple reports suggested doctors had last year told the late
philanthropist he had nine months to live.

It was gathered that his health had greatly improved and he was
planning to return to the country by next week to attend the
coronation of the new Olu of Warri Tsola Emiko who is married to
his daughter Ivie.

He is survived by a wife, Nosa and his children.

Born on January 7 1958 in Benin City, Okunbor was the Chairman
of Ocean Marine Solutions Limited (OMSL). He had his secondary
education at the Federal Government College, Warri in Delta
State.

At 21, he became a pilot following his graduation from the
Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre in Zaria, Kaduna State.

Okunbo whose father Robert Amos Okunbo – was a preacher and
teacher – later proceeded to ACME School of Aeronautics, Fort
Worth, Texas in the US. There, he earned an Airline Transport Pilot
Licence.

He retired from working as a pilot at 30 and ventured into
business.

Edo-born business mogul Captain Hosa Okunbo is dead.

He died on Saturday night in London.

The late Okunbo was 63.

Although the family is yet to release an official statement
about his demise, the late billionaire reportedly died following a
one-year fight with pancreatic cancer.

Multiple reports suggested doctors had last year told the late
philanthropist he had nine months to live.

It was gathered that his health had greatly improved and he was
planning to return to the country by next week to attend the
coronation of the new Olu of Warri Tsola Emiko who is married to
his daughter Ivie.

He is survived by a wife, Nosa and his children.

Born on January 7 1958 in Benin City, Okunbor was the Chairman
of Ocean Marine Solutions Limited (OMSL). He had his secondary
education at the Federal Government College, Warri in Delta
State.

At 21, he became a pilot following his graduation from the
Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre in Zaria, Kaduna State.

Okunbo whose father Robert Amos Okunbo – was a preacher and
teacher – later proceeded to ACME School of Aeronautics, Fort
Worth, Texas in the US. There, he earned an Airline Transport Pilot
Licence.

He retired from working as a pilot at 30 and ventured into
business.