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Gov. Oborevwori Mourns Business Mogul, Chief Andrew Okocha

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Chief Andrew Chukwu Okocha

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned business mogul, Chief Andrew Chukwu Okocha, Chairman and CEO of the A.C. Okocha Group of Companies. He died at the age of 78.

Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commiserated with Okocha family and the people of Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area.

The Governor described Chief Okocha as a visionary industrialist whose contributions to the economic development of Delta State and Nigeria at large will not be forgotten.

He said: “Chief Andrew Okocha was a pillar in the private sector, a respected community leader, and a man whose entrepreneurial strides created jobs and opportunities for many.

“His passing is a great loss not only to his family and the Ogwashi-Uku community, but to the entire Delta State.”

While praying God to grant the soul of Chief Okocha eternal rest, Governor Oborevwori urged the family to take solace in the remarkable legacy their patriarch left behind.

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