Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, who died in active service.
The state government said the scholarship will cover the children’s education from their current levels through university.
“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,” the Governor said.
The beneficiaries, aged between 12 and 18, will receive continuous support under the initiative.
Okpebholo described the gesture as a moral duty and part of efforts to honour fallen heroes.
“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 added.
Braimah, an indigene of Edo State, was among soldiers killed on 9 April during coordinated attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in Borno State.
He was buried with full military honours in Maiduguri, drawing tributes from President Bola Tinubu and military authorities.
The Edo government also urged other states and private organisations to adopt similar support systems for families of fallen military personnel.
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