The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has declared a seven day mourning period in honour of late Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia, a former governor of the old Bendel State.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr John Mayaki, the mourning will begin March 10.
Obaseki, according to the statement, described the late Ogbemudia as a fine military officer who helped to liberate the Mid -West region during the civil war.
"As two time governor of Bendel State which comprise of the now Edo and Delta State, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia will be fondly remembered for the strong foundation that he laid to consolidate the infrastructural, social and economic development of the two states.
"Amongst his several milestone achievements was the Mid-West institute of Technology which is now the University of Benin.
"As we mourn our great leader and father,we take solace in the legacies he bequeathed Edo State and indeed Nigeria."
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