A renowned security expert, Ona Ekhomu, has passed away after battling COVID-19 complications.

Born March 26, 1955, in Irrua, Edo State, Ekhomu died Monday night after weeks of illness.

The first chartered security professional in West Africa was the President of Association of Industrial Security and Safety Operators of Nigeria (AISSON).

His wife had informed the body that their leader contracted COVID-19. She called for prayers as he received medical care in isolation.

The deceased was famous for his mastery of security issues as well as thorough analysis in writing and during media interviews.

After the rescue of Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, whose Alpha jet was shot down by bandits in July, the late expert lauded the Nigerian military.

Ekhomu was Africa Representative of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO).

He obtained a Masters in Political Science from the Iowa State University, Ames, United States, 1979; PhD in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh, 1985.

The policy guru was Chairman of Trans-World Security Systems Ltd. and Chairman of the School of Management and Security.

He served as Regional Vice President, West & Central Africa, American Society for Industrial Security (2002 to 2007), and President of the Global Association of Private Security Practitioners in Abuja.

Ekhomu was a member of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Academy of Security Educators & Trainers (USA), National Fire Protection Association (USA), International Organization of Black Security Executives (USA) etc.

Ekhomu was honored with Fiwagboye of Ilewo (Ogun State) and Ogbeni of Irrua (Edo State) chieftaincy titles.

The Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Security and Safety of Nigeria wrote several articles, authored journals and contributed chapters to several books.

In 2004, Ekhomu was named Private Security Chief of the Year by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN). He won many other awards.

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Hmmm

Rest in peace

RIP... Las Las na RIP

I need a new phone

I have never heard of him. RIP

Whattt!!!

I often see this man on NTA's good morning Nigeria show, same with TVC, anytime they are discussing insecurity.

This is so sad.

I dont know him personally, but i felt really bad about this news.

I pray may his soul rest in perfect peace, and God comfort his loved ones.

Life is truly transient and nothing.

wow

The way Nigerians is careless with this covid will make you doubt its existence in the country .

Very sad. my condolences

It is well

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RIP

Used to read his column in the Punch newspapers then. He was an intelligent man. Rest in Peace sir.

Always seen on channelz and Tvc for a security expert and analysis.
So sad

Rip to him.

So sorry

Omo, so this man just died like that..... This world shaa

O my God � he was in the news recently receiving award so sad! Rest in peace sir �

Covik why!.. 80% of all these deaths now na covid, including TB Joshua..

wow, sad, i always looked forward to interviews he grants on security matters. RIP Sir

Waaaw! That's sad! He was one of the leaders Nigeria ever had.

May his soul rest in peace.

Lollittaa:
I need a new phone

Go to computer village Ikeja
They sell phones there or enter phones arena for Nairaland, you go see your size

Nawa oooH
RIP to the dead

Millions of Nigerians still living with unbelieves that CoVID19 does not exist.

They should continue