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Paul Ogbebor

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Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor
Lt Colonel
Personal details
Born(1939-05-24)24 May 1939
Benin City
DiedFebruary 19th 2020 (aged 80)
Benin
NationalityNigerian
SpouseRita Olori-Ogbebor
Residence(s)Benin City
Lagos
Military service
AllegianceNigeria

Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor (1939-2020) was a Nigerian military officer and civil war veteran.[1][2] He was the first Nigerian to be enrolled in the cadets of course 1 of the Nigerian Defence Academy.[3]

Early life and education

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Ogbebor was born on May 24, 1939, in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria.[4] He had his military education at the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA.[5]

Death

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Lt Colonel Ogbebor died on February 19, 2020, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Jeremiah, Urowayino (2017-09-14). "Edo leaders call for referendum on restructuring formula". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  2. ^ "Civil War veteran, Col. Ogbebor Is Dead - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  3. ^ a b Nwafor (2020-02-21). "Rita Lori-Ogbebor losses husband, Col Paul Ogbebor". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  4. ^ Ogbebor, Colonel's Barracks. "Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor, (1939 - 2020) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials". www.forevermissed.com. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  5. ^ "Buhari pays tribute to first NDA cadet, Col Paul Ogbebor | Dailytrust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2022-10-20.