Colonel Anthony Uzoma Obi (rtd), the former military administrator of Osun State, has died.
Obi, who was the military governor of Osun State from August 1996 to August 1998, died on January 1st, according to his family.
In a condolence letter, Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola expressed his sorrow over the death of the former military administrator.
He expressed his condolences to the deceased’s family and praised his services to Osun government, adding he was one of the founding fathers of the state.
“The death of Colonel Anthony Obi (rtd) is painful and a huge loss not only to his family but to the nation. He was a brave, committed and experienced military officer who served Nigeria and Osun in particular selflessly and passionately.
“As a military administrator, Obi made remarkable contributions to governance in Osun and was one of the leaders who laid the foundation of our State and left some legacies he will be remembered for,” he said.
“On behalf of my family, government and the people of Osun, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Colonel Anthony Obi (rtd). Though his death is devastating, I urge you to take solace in the legacies of selflessness, professionalism and service to humanity he left behind.”
