Edo State Approves Full Scholarships for Gen Braimah’s children

The Edo State Government has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, who died in active service to the nation.

Governor Monday Okpebholo granted the approval on Thursday, ensuring that the children’s education will be fully funded from their current levels through university.

The beneficiaries are Farida Hussain-Braimah, 18, a 100-level Software Engineering student at Nile University, Abuja; Amir Hussain-Braimah, 16, currently in SS3 at Olumawu Senior School, Abuja; and Yasmeen Hussain-Braimah, 12, a JSS2 pupil at Olumawu Junior Secondary School, Abuja.

In a statement, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, said the decision reflects the administration’s commitment to honouring the sacrifice of fallen military personnel and supporting their families.

Governor Okpebholo described the gesture as both a moral obligation and an act of responsible governance. He noted that Brigadier General Braimah paid the ultimate price while serving the country.

“It is only right that we stand by the family he left behind and ensure his children have uninterrupted access to education,” the governor said.

He reaffirmed the state government’s resolve to support the children throughout their academic journey, adding that the initiative aligns with the education pillar of his administration’s SHINE Agenda, which focuses on human capital development, social welfare, and inclusive governance.

“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,” Okpebholo added.

Brigadier General Braimah, alongside other soldiers, died in an attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State. The attack targeted the 29 Task Force Brigade of Operation Hadin Kai. He was buried with full military honours at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri on Wednesday.