Edo State Government has granted full educational scholarships to the three children of the late Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who died while serving in the military.
Governor Monday Okpebholo approved the scholarships, which will cover the children’s education from their current levels up to university. The approval, according to the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Patrick Akhere, reflects the administration’s dedication to supporting the families of fallen military personnel.
The three beneficiaries are Farida Hussain-Braimah, 18, a first-year Software Engineering student at Nile University, Abuja; Amir Hussain-Braimah, 16, a senior secondary school student at Olumawu Senior School, Abuja; and Yasmeen Hussain-Braimah, 12, a junior secondary school pupil at Olumawu Junior Secondary School, Abuja.
Governor Okpebholo expressed that the scholarship initiative was both a moral obligation and an expression of responsible governance.
The statement released said, “The Edo State Government has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah.”
“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.”
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting the children throughout their academic journey to secure stable futures.
Governor Okpebholo had previously described the late officer as a symbol of discipline, courage, and patriotism. Braimah was killed during an insurgent attack on multiple military positions in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, while participating in ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
Reports stated that terrorists attacked the 29 Task Force Brigade of Operation Hadin Kai with heavy weapons, lasting for several hours and destroying military vehicles.
The governor emphasized that the scholarship initiative was in line with his administration’s SHINE Agenda, which focuses on human capital development and social welfare.
“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 concluded.
