Olorogun Michael Ibru is dead
The 85 year old patriarch of the Ibru dynasty died on Tuesday after years of battling with an undisclosed ailment.
Ibru was born to the family of Chief Peter Epete and Mrs. Janet Omotogor Ibru, a missionary, who also worked at Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital, Lagos.
Like his brothers, the Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State indigene attended Igbobi College, and acquired a school certificate in 1951.
The consummate businessman, forefront politician and entrepreneur died barely two months after his younger brother, Senator Felix Ovuodoroye Ibru, was buried in their hometown.
DELTA SPEAKER MOURNS IBRU
The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya Tuesday paid tribute to late Olorogun Michael Onajirevbe Ibru, describing him as a modest and strong businessman.
In a statement issued in Lagos by his chief press secretary, Mr. Henry Ebireri, Igbuya consoled family and friends of the late Ibru, saying they should be glad because he had lived a worthy and fulfilled life.
He also urged members of his family to stand strong and united as they mourn Olorogun Ibru.
“Olorogun Micheal Ibru was a shrewd businessman with a good heart” he said.
Igbuya lauded Ibru’s great concern for the unity of Urhobo.
“Olorogun Michael Ibru as an international businessman, philanthropist, educator, a lover of children, grassroots organizer and community leader gained the respect, trust and love of the entire country and he will be greatly missed” the statement said.
Igbuya prayed Almighty God to grant the soul of the late businessman eternal rest and grant members of the family the strength to bear the loss.