In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu said, “it is painful to hear that an astute businessman, a consummate politician and an outstanding community leader in the person of Olorogun Felix Ibru has passed on
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In a press statement of Sunday 13th March 2016 signed by Tony Eluemunor, his Media Assistant, Ibori said Felix Ibru was one of the precious few polyvalent achievers the world has ever seen. According to Ibori, Ibru stood out as an Architect, educationist, businessman, politician, Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Governor of Delta State, or President of the Urhobo Progress Union, he was truly outstanding.
On behalf of the Federal Government, President Buhari extends sincere condolences to the renowned Ibru family, the Urhobos whom he led for many years as President-General of the Urhobo Progressive Union, the people of Delta State and Chief Ibru’s friends and associates across Nigeria
Dr. Uduaghan, reacting to the announcement of the death said, “Though it is saddening to lose a patriot like Chief Ibru, we are comforted by the fact that he set the stage for the new Delta as the first civilian governor of the state. Even though his regime was truncated, he was an unrepentant patriot who as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria worked tirelessly to ensure that the unity of the country was non-negotiable
Olorogun Ibru, 80, was said to have died after a brief illness