Captain Hosa Okunbo, Dies In London at 63

One of Nigeria's wealthiest and successful businessman, Captain Hosa has died at a London Hospital yesterday night.

He died after a year long battle with Pancreatic cancer. He was 63 years old.

Captain Hosa moved to London in August 2020 to receive treatment for his ailment where he was told he had less than 9 months to live. He died 12 months later. He is the Father-in-Law of The Olu Of Warri.

It was gathered that his health had remarkably improved following treatments in London and German hospitals, was planning to return to Nigeria next week to attend the coronation of the new Olu of Warri, Tsola Emiko, who is married to his daughter, Ivie.

“He had his new Lagos home decorated and even bought a new Rolls Royce for the new king,” one of the sources said.

However, Hosa’s health took a bad turn a few days ago. He had close family members with him in London when he died, our sources said.

From Edo State, Captain Hosa was a commercial pilot before venturing into the business world. He was the Chairman of Ocean Marine Solutions Limited, an offshore assets protection company.

He also served as Chairman and Director on numerous boards of blue chip companies in Nigeria, spanning multiple business sectors such as the agro-allied, petroleum, telecommunications, power, real estate and banking industries.

Captain Hosa is survived by wife, Nosa Okunbo, and children. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.