The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Oseni Omoh Braimah, an indigene of Edo State who died in active service.
The Edo State Government said the gesture would ensure uninterrupted education for the children from their current levels up to university.
According to a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Akhere Ebojele, the beneficiaries will have their academic pursuits fully funded.
The beneficiaries are Farida Hussain-Braimah, 18, a 100-level Software Engineering student at Nile University, Abuja; Amir Hussain-Braimah, 16, an SS3 student at Olumawu Senior School, Abuja; and Yasmeen Hussain-Braimah, 12, a JSS2 pupil at Olumawu Junior Secondary School, Abuja.
The statement noted that the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to supporting families of fallen military personnel.
Speaking on the decision, Okpebholo described the scholarship as both a moral responsibility and a demonstration of responsive governance.
“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 and ensure his children have uninterrupted access to education,” the governor said.
He added that the move is aimed at securing the future of the deceased officer’s children and honouring his sacrifice.
The governor had earlier described the late officer as a symbol of discipline, courage, and patriotism.
Braimah died during ongoing security operations and was subsequently laid to rest with full military honours at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery.
Okpebholo stated that the scholarship aligns with the education component of his administration’s SHINE Agenda, which prioritises 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,” he added.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the Edo State Government also called on other state governments and private sector stakeholders to adopt similar initiatives to support families of military personnel who die in the line of duty.
It emphasised the need for structured interventions, particularly in education, to ensure that the children of fallen heroes are not disadvantaged.
The development highlights increasing calls for sustained support systems for families of security personnel who pay the ultimate price in service to the nation.