Paul Ogbebor
Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor Lt Colonel | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 May 1939 Benin City |
| Died | February 19th 2020 (aged 80) Benin |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse | Rita Olori-Ogbebor |
| Residence(s) | Benin City Lagos |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor (1939-2020) was a Nigerian military officer and civil war veteran.[1][2] He was the first Nigerian to be enrolled in the cadets of course 1 of the Nigerian Defence Academy.[3]
Early life and education[edit]
Ogbebor was born on May 24, 1939, in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria.[4] He had his military education at the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA.[5]
Death[edit]
Lt Colonel Ogbebor died on February 19, 2020, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Jeremiah, Urowayino (2017-09-14). "Edo leaders call for referendum on restructuring formula". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ "Civil War veteran, Col. Ogbebor Is Dead - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ a b Nwafor (2020-02-21). "Rita Lori-Ogbebor losses husband, Col Paul Ogbebor". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ Ogbebor, Colonel's Barracks. "Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor, (1939 - 2020) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials". www.forevermissed.com. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ "Buhari pays tribute to first NDA cadet, Col Paul Ogbebor | Dailytrust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2022-10-20.