Former Minister, SDP Guber Candidate Passes Away At 62

• Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has died at 62.

• He passed away on May 4, 2024, in Lagos after a brief illness.

• Survived by his family, his legacy includes achievements in education, film, and law, leaving a significant impact on Nigerian society.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, a former Minister of Education and the 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Delta State, has passed away.

He died on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 62 after a brief illness at a hospital in Lagos State.

The family, represented by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi, humbly requests the thoughts and prayers of Nigerians during this difficult period of mourning.

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The statement read, “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother.

“Olorogun Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, former Minister of Education, departed this life on the 4th of May 2024 at the age of 62.

“We take comfort in the fond memories of his life, his achievements, and the impact he made on the lives of countless individuals and communities.

“We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this challenging time of loss.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

Born in Sapele, Delta State, in a Catholic hospital by the Cemetery at Ogodo Road on September 22, 1961, Gbagi attended Bishop Johnson Memory Primary School, Sapele. At 14, he left for Kosofe Secondary School, Mile 12 in Lagos.

After completing his secondary education, Gbagi began his career in the Foreign Service before pursuing further studies abroad.

While in Hong Kong, he produced a film titled “The Birth of Hong Kong” in 1993, which provided him with funds to finance his education at Sans Thomas University in the Philippines, where he studied political science.

He later switched to criminology and graduated from the Philippine College of Criminology.

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Upon returning to Nigeria for his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), he served at the Police College in Ikeja, where he imparted knowledge in criminology. Subsequently, he pursued higher education and excelled at the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos. Notably, he became the youngest lawyer to lead the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria.

His investments in Nigeria include GKO Group of Companies, Geekos Investments, Woodridge Hotels Group, and Robinson Shopping Plaza in Warri.

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