By Sunday Apah
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State is mourning the profound loss of Chief Andrew Chukwu Okocha, the illustrious Chairman and CEO of the A.C. Okocha Group of Companies, who passed away at the age of 78.
Chief Okocha’s departure marks the end of an era for the business community in Nigeria and leaves an indelible void in the hearts of those who knew him.
In an emotional statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori extended his heartfelt condolences to the Okocha family and the people of Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area.
The governor articulated the collective grief shared by the community, emphasizing the significant impact of Okocha’s life and work.
Governor Oborevwori hailed Chief Okocha as a groundbreaking industrialist whose visionary leadership propelled the economic landscape of Delta State and Nigeria into new heights. “His contributions were not just significant; they were transformative, leaving a legacy that will be etched in history for generations to come,” he stated.
The governor reminisced about Okocha’s influential role within the private sector: “Chief Andrew
