BENIN CITY — The Edo State has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, an indigene of the State who died in active service to the nation.
The state government said the gesture would see the children’s education fully funded from their current levels through to university, in what the governor described as a moral obligation and a demonstration of responsible governance.
The beneficiaries include Farida Hussain-Braimah, 18, a 100-level Software Engineering student at Nile University; Amir Hussain-Braimah, 16, an SS3 student at Olumawu Senior School; and Yasmeen Hussain-Braimah, 12, a JSS2 student at Olumawu Junior Secondary School.
Announcing the approval, Governor Monday Okpebholo said that the late senior officer paid the ultimate price in service to Nigeria, stressing that government has a duty to support the family he left behind.
“Brigadier General Braimah paid the ultimate price in service to this country. It is only right that we stand by the family he left behind and ensure his children have uninterrupted access to education,” the governor said.
He reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to support the children throughout their academic journey, noting that the intervention is aimed at securing their future and ensuring they are not disadvantaged by the loss of their father.
The governor had earlier described the late officer as a symbol of discipline, courage and patriotism.
According to him, the scholarship aligns with the education component of his administration’s SHINE Agenda, which prioritises human capital development, social welfare and inclusive governance.
“No child of an Edo hero should be denied the opportunity to succeed. This is about responsibility, honour and a deliberate investment in the future,” he added.
The Edo State Government also urged other state governments and private sector stakeholders to adopt similar measures by providing structured support, particularly in education, to families of military personnel who die in the line of duty.
Braimah died during ongoing security operations and was buried with full military honours at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State
