Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed shock and sadness over the demise of renowned educationist and founder of the prestigious Westminister College, Lagos, Chief Johnson Barovbe, Chief Barovbe, a former President and Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the influential Lagos-based Urhobo Social Club passed on recently, aged 81. The Deputy President of the Senate noted that even as a private citizen, the prominent Urhobo traditional chief contributed to the improvement of the society. In a statement signed by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser, Media and…
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Delta Speaker Oborevwori Mourns Late Barovbe
…Describes him as iconic figure in Urhoboland The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly and Deputy National Chairman, Conference of Speakers of state Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed sadness over the sudden demise of Chief Johnson Barovbe. He described the late Chief Barovbe as an Iconic figure in Urhobo land, saying his demise was a very painful one. In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dennis Otu, the Speaker lamented that the death of the iconic figure, leader of thought, scholar and…
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