Nigerian billionaire, philanthropist, and business mogul, Captain Idahosa Okunbo has died at 63.
It is reported that the Edo State-born politician, died in the early hours of Sunday, August 8, after a protracted battle with cancer in London, United Kingdom.
It was gathered that he was diagnosed with cancer in September 2020.
Captain Idahosa Okunbo was the chairman of Ocean Marine Service Limited.
On social media, Nigerians are mourning such a great person of the country.
Some of the reactions are as follows;
oghomwen_______ wrote: When money is no longer the problem,God give us good health o
oys_yums wrote: Most rampant killer disease now RIP … I think everyone should be getting tested early so we know our health status better safe than sorry
pretty_omalicha__ wrote: May our health not give us issues…when our money is no longer the issue
nk_oputa wrote; Can’t still believe this!
Wells Carlton hotel will miss you sir..
osam_lucky wrote: May his soul rest in peace… Cancer is real.. Be careful what you take and what you expose yourself to
lawrence_singz wrote: Money can not save your life stay humble and Real….life to too short to they wear iron jacket
RIP 
Capt. Okunbo attended Government Primary in Benin, Edo State, formerly called Old Bendel State for his primary education.
He went on to Federal Government College in Warri and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Training Centre in Zaria, Kaduna State, where he learned to become a professional commercial pilot at the age of 21.
In 1983, he also graduated from the ACME School of Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas, with an Airline Transport Pilot License.
He worked for two years as a flight captain for Intercontinental Airlines and three years for Okada Airlines.
