IBEDC Condoles Family of Late Okunbo

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) yesterday condoled the family of late billionaire, Captain Idahosa Okunbo, who did in a London hospital on August 8.

IBEDC’s Chief Operating Officer/CEO, Mr. John Ayodele lead the management to the Aiguobasmwin Crescent, GRA, Benin City, the country home of the business mogul, who was a director in the country until recently.

Signing the condolence register, Ayodele wrote: “We have come to commiserate on the loss of our man, pillar, a dinosaur in his own right and a rare gem. We have lost you, but the Lord has gained you.

“1Thessalonians 4:13-19, speaks this to us. ‘The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Blessed be the name of the Lord. We will forever miss you and your leadership role, but the Lord knows better. Our father, brother and friend, rest in the bossom of the Lord to eternity. Rest in perfect peace.”

IBEDC’s Chief Business Transformation and Strategy Officer of IBEDC, Mr. Iranola Ayodeji, who also signed the register, said: “My traditional trading partner, you came; you saw and you conquered. Glory be to God for inspiring lives.

“As you always say, there is a time to be born and a time to die. I cherish the friendship of over 30 years and will always hold on to the pleasant memories of the earlier and latter years. You touched lives in no small measure.

“A fine gentleman and an exemplary in every role you played in life. What a man! What a character! My Capi, you will certainly be missed by family, friends and colleagues. But you deserve the rest after fighting a brave battle here on earth.

“May your gentle soul rest in peace and may God shower His blessings mercy and grace on those left behind, particularly your family and loved ones. Adieu, my ‘traditional trading partner!” Ayodeji eulogised.

Expressing her condolence, IBEDC Chief Human Resources Officer, Ms. Ehi Oyuki said her heart was heavy and words failed to described Okunbo’s death

She, however, said: “I am condoled with the impactful life that you lived. A colleague, a visionary and a conqueror. You won even in death. Sleep well my father.”

Responding to the outpouring sympathy, Okunbo’s immediate younger brother and a Director of IBEDC, Kingsley Okunbo, expressed gratitude for the kinds words spoken about his departed brother.

Kingsley, who received the sympathisers alongside his younger brother Morrison Okunbo, noted that the entire Okunbo family was consoled by the fact that he knew that his brother was in a better place.

Among IBEDC management team were Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Deolu Ijose and Chief Information Officer, Mr. Martins Woghiren.