A former Minister of State for Education under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, is dead.
Gbagi, a popular industrialist and governorship candidate of the Social Democrartic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, died at the age of 62 on Saturday.
He died at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos after a brief illness.
Gbagi, a notable Nigerian investors and businessman, hailed from Oginibo town of Ughievwen Kingdom in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State.
The Urhobo people of the Niger Delta have been thrown into mourning by untimely passage of their illustrious son and lawyer.
Confirming the sad news, the eldest son of Olorogun Gbagi, Chief Emuobo Gbagi, said his father passed on Saturday.
Emuobo in a statement said, “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother, Olorogun (Barr.) Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, FNIM, OON; Former Minister of Education, who departed this life on the 4th of May 2024 at the age of 62.
“We take comfort in the fond memories of his life, his achievements, and the impact he made on the lives of countless individuals and communities. We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this challenging time of loss.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
