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Albert Okumagba: Sad reactions as wealthy businessman dies at 56

Friday, November 20, 2020 at 9:24 AM by Tunde Ososanya

- Nigerians are mourning the death of renowned economist and stockbroker Albert Okumagba

- The wealthy businessman died on Thursday, November 19, family source James Ibori confirmed

- Until his death, Okumagba was the Group Managing Director of BGL Group

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Nigerians were thrown into mourning after the death of renowned economist and stockbroker Albert Okumagba on Thursday, November 19.

The news of his death was confirmed on Thursday, November 19, by a family source, James Ibori, The Nation reports.

Ibori wrote on his Facebook page:

“Egba Why? Rest in Peace my dear brother.”

Albert Okumagba: Sad reactions as wealthy businessman dies at 56 — Albert Okumagba died at the age of 56 on Thursday, November 19. Photo credit: The Will News Media
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Reacting to Okumagba's death, @proshare on Twitter wrote:

"Our Heartfelt Condolences to the family of Late Mr. Albert Okumagba, FCIS; Group Managing Director, @BGLNigeria. May his soul Rest In Perfect Peace."

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In the same vein, an entrepreneur identified as Aloy Chife said the deceased was a good man.

He wrote on Twitter:

"My good man, Albert! May the angels be your guide on your journey. You played your part. Rest In Peace."

Twitter user with the handle @AyodejiAdeyanj2 reacted:

"Jesus!!! Thats my Egbon too!! Oga Albert Okumagba!! Great guy!! A Visionary and A great Risk Taker. A Leader and a very outstanding KCOB!! May his soul rest in perfect peace. AMEN. Chai!!! This life no Balance oh!!"

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the chief executive of Tonimas Oil and Gas Group and one of Nigeria's richest oil magnates, Chief Anthony Enukeme, had died at the age of 75.

He died on Monday night, June 8, after a brief illness. According to a family source, the deceased used to travel overseas every year for routine health checks but was unable to travel this year due to the pandemic.