The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who was killed alongside other soldiers by insurgents in Borno State. The fallen officer was laid to rest on Wednesday.
Brigadier General Braimah hailed from Warake in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State and died while serving the nation in active military duty.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Patrick Ebojele, said the scholarship would cover the children’s education from their current academic levels through university.
The beneficiaries were identified as Farida Hussain-Braimah, 18, a 100-level Software Engineering student at Nile University, Abuja; Amir Hussain-Braimah, 16, an SS3 student at Olumawu Senior School, Abuja; and Yasmeen Hussain-Braimah, 12, a JSS2 pupil at Olumawu Junior Secondary School, Abuja.
Governor Okpebholo described the gesture as both a moral obligation and a demonstration of responsible governance, noting that the late officer’s death represented a profound sacrifice in service to Nigeria.
“Brigadier General Braimah paid the ultimate price in service to this country. It is only right that we stand by the family he left behind and ensure his children have uninterrupted access to education,” the governor stated.
He further described the late military officer as a symbol of discipline, courage, and patriotism.
According to the governor, the scholarship initiative aligns with the education pillar of his administration’s SHINE Agenda, which emphasizes human capital development, social welfare, and inclusive governance.
“No child of an Edo hero should be denied the opportunity to succeed. This is about responsibility, honour, and a deliberate investment in the future,” he added.
The Edo State Government also called on other state governments and private sector stakeholders to emulate the initiative by providing structured support particularly in education to families of military personnel who die in the line of duty.
