Tag: Albert Okumagba
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Albert Okumagba: Profile and biography
By Kele Nwankwo Albert Egbaroghene Okumagba (AEO) was born in Warri on Saturday April 4th, 1964, to the illustrious family of Chief Daniel Okumagba of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom Warri and Chief Mrs Philomena Okumagba of Effurun in Uvwie local Government area both in Delta State. Albert was so loved by his parents that he was treated…
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Albert Egbaroghene Okumagba: A visionary till his last breath – Dan Esiekpe
Today, I pay tribute to a friend, brother, confidant and above all a visionary. I first met Albert in Warri in the early seventies at their family home through his elder brother Patrick Okumagba who was and remains my bosom friend . Even way back then, there was always something special in Albert : handsome,…
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A painful ode to an exceptional Nigerian, Albert Okumagba (1964-2020) – Igali
By Dr. Godknows Igali More poignantly, day-to-day, the crimson truth sinks deep, that “no man knows the day or the hour”. None! So the date 19th November 2020 may not elapse nippily in the memory of many Nigerians of present day. If for nothing, for the fact that one of the nation’s most fanatical patriots,…
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Albert Okumagba: Family announces new dates for funeral of late frontline economist
The Okumagba family of Okere Urhobo has announced new dates for the funeral events of Nigeria’s late frontline economist and stockbroker, Albert Okumagba, who died recently at the age of 56. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the family moved the funeral rites of Okumagba, who died in Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT) to January of year…
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Sen. Omo-Agege mourns Albert Okumagba
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen.Ovie Omo-Agege (APC Delta) has expressed sadness over the death of the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BGL PLC, Albert Okumagba. Okumagba, a frontline economist and investment expert died on Nov. 19, in Abuja at the age of 56. Yomi Odunuga, the Special Adviser on Media and…
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Transition: Albert Okumagba, the man who dared to dream, By Anthony George-Ikoli
By Anthony George-Ikoli, SAN My dear dear (“Alibert”.) Albert. From nothing, you dreamt , conceived, birthed and nurtured the BGL Group, into a Nigerian financial services powerhouse and market maker . You set your eyes on Africa, as the next field to take and make over , but I knew they wouldn’t let you, and…
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UPDATE: Okumagba complained of stomach ache before demise
…as Urhobo nation mourns two illustrious sons …news of death received with shock, disbelief in Delta More facts emerged Thursday as to what must have likely contributed to the shocking death frontline economist, banker and stockbroker, Mr Albert Okumagba. This is coming barely 72hours after another Urhobo prominent son, renowned Prof Peter Ekeh, Founder of…
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BREAKING: Frontline economist, Albert Okumagba dies at 56
Nigeria’s frontline Economist and stockbroker, Albert Okumagba has died at the age of 56. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Okumagba died in Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT) to suspected heart attack. As at the time of going to press the family is yet to confirm his death. Meanwhile, his body has been deposited at Maitama hospital.…