of Akwa Ibom and Rivers State, retired General Godwin Abe is dead.
A statement from an anonymous family member said Gen Godwin Abe died on Saturday night after a protracted illness.
He was born 10 January 1949 in Benin City, Edo State , and joined the military in 1967 as a private. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in July 1968, and was subsequently promoted Colonel in 1986. He served during the Nigerian Civil War.
Abe was a graduate of the United States Army Infantry School Fort Benning, Georgia; Ghana Armed Forces Staff College and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic studies, Kuru.
Gen Abbe was the military governor of Akwa Ibom State 1988–1990) and Rivers State (1990–1991).
He then became General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army;Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and Commander National War College. He retired in 1999 .
A statement from the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, which was made available to journalist through his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua said the Governor extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of General Abbe, the good people of Edo State, and the entire nation.
The statement said.
“General Godwin Osagie Abbe was a shining star whose light has been extinguished, but his legacy will continue to inspire and guide us. We celebrate his life, his service, and his contributions to our great nation.
“As we bid farewell to this remarkable individual, we reflect on the traditional and philosophical principles that guided his life and career.
“May his soul rest in peace, and may his legacy continue to illuminate the path to greatness for the people of Edo State and Nigeria as a whole.”
