Nigeria’s former Army chief, Major General Ejoor passes away

A former Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Major General David Ejoor, is dead.

General Ejoor was the Chief of Army Staff between 1971 and 1975 when General Yakubu Gowon was the Head of State.

He was also the the first military governor of the Mid-Western Region during the reign of General Aguyi Ironsi as well as during the early regime of General Gowon.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has already expressed sadness over the demise of the retired major general.

Im a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, on Sunday in Asaba, offered his condolences to the family, the Urhobo nation and the people of Ovwor-Olomu in Ughelli South Local Government Area over the death of the former COAS.

The Governor added that the news of General Ejoor’s death had devastated him, especially as the nation is going into another round of elections but was consoled by the fact that the departed former Chief of Army Staff would remain immortal.

According to the governor: “As Deltans we are extremely proud of the outstanding contributions of Gen. Ejoor to the Nigerian Army where he first served as the Governor of Mid-Western Region State from January 1966 – August 1967, first Nigerian Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) from January 1969 – January 1971 and later as Chief of Army Staff from January 1971 – July 1975.

“Gen. Ejoor had an illustrious military career and served the nation with all his heart; with full dedication and commitment to duty. His contributions to the end of the Nigeria Civil War remains indelible in the minds of Nigerians.

“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of our dear state, I extend my deepest condolences to the Ejoor’s family, the Urhobo nation and the people of Ovwor-Olomu where he hails from.’’

Governor Okowa afterwards prayed that the deceased find eternal rest.