(DDM) – Former Military Administrator of Delta and Ebonyi States, Commander Walter Alexander Feghabo (rtd.), has passed away at the age of 69, marking the end of a distinguished career in public service and military leadership.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the news of Feghabo’s death was confirmed through an official condolence statement issued by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss.
Born on August 15, 1956, in Warri, Delta State, Commander Feghabo was a respected naval officer who served as the pioneer Military Administrator of Ebonyi State when it was created in 1996.
He later became the Military Administrator of Delta State during the critical 1998 transition period that ushered Nigeria into the Fourth Republic, where he was instrumental in ensuring a smooth handover to civilian governance.
Governor Oborevwori, in his message, described Feghabo as “a disciplined officer, a patriotic leader, and a bridge-builder” who upheld the values of integrity, professionalism, and national unity throughout his lifetime.
The governor noted that Feghabo’s contributions to both Delta and Ebonyi States remain evident in the structures of governance he helped to strengthen and the peace he maintained during his tenure.
He added that Feghabo’s calm leadership style, coupled with his strong sense of duty, earned him the respect of political leaders, traditional rulers, and citizens across regional divides.
Governor Oborevwori further described the late commander’s passing as “a huge loss to the Ijaw Nation and to Nigeria at large,” praising his service as an example of selflessness and commitment to public good.
He extended heartfelt condolences to the Feghabo family, the Nembe Kingdom, and the people of Bayelsa State, praying for divine comfort and strength during their period of mourning.
Commander Walter Feghabo’s tenure as an administrator is often remembered for his dedication to infrastructural stability, civil service reforms, and efforts to foster unity among diverse ethnic groups within the states he governed.
Colleagues and associates in both the military and civil service have described him as a quiet reformer who believed in disciplined governance and fairness in leadership.
Feghabo’s death has prompted tributes from across Nigeria’s political and military circles, with many acknowledging his role in shaping Delta and Ebonyi during their formative years.
As the nation mourns, tributes continue to pour in celebrating a man whose name remains linked with discipline, humility, and service to humanity.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by his family in the coming days.