Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved full educational scholarships for the three children of the late Oseni Omoh Braimah, a fallen security officer, in a move aimed at securing their academic future from their current levels up to university.
What happened
The Edo State Government confirmed the approval in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Patrick Akhere Ebojele.
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; and Yasmeen Hussain-Braimah, 12, a JSS2 pupil at Olumawu Junior Secondary School.
The government said their education will be fully funded without interruption.
Governor’s decision
Governor Okpebholo described the gesture as both a moral responsibility and a commitment to honouring those who die in service to the nation.
“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,” he said.
He added that the initiative is designed to ensure the children are not denied access to quality education due to the loss of their father.
What the scholarship covers
The state government said the support will cover the children’s education from their current academic levels through to university, fully funded by the Edo State Government.
Officials added that the policy reflects the administration’s focus on human capital development under its SHINE Agenda, which prioritises education and social welfare.
Honouring a fallen officer
The late Braimah was described by the governor as a symbol of discipline, courage, and patriotism.
He died during security operations and was later buried with full military honours at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery.
Wider call for support
The Edo State Government also called on other states and private sector actors to adopt similar initiatives to support families of fallen military personnel.
It stressed the need for structured interventions, especially in education, to prevent children of deceased officers from being left behind.
The move adds to growing conversations around long-term welfare systems for families of security personnel who die in active service.