A former military governor of the old Mid-Western Region of Nigeria and former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General David Ejoor (rtd) is dead.

According to a source from the Urhobo Progress Union, Ejoor passed at about 6:00pm on Sunday, February 10 at a Lagos hospital.

Meanwhile, Delta state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has described the death of Ejoor as a great loss to Nigeria and the state.

The governor in a statement signed by his spokesman, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, condoled with the Ejoor family of Ovwor-Olomu, Olomu the king and Urhobo nation over the demise of the former general.

He stated that the news of Ejoor’s death has left him devastated, especially when Nigeria needs his wise counsel especially as the country goes into another round of elections.

Okowa, who expressed sadness over the demise of the 87-year-old Ejoor, said the former military governor, who is also a senior chief in Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli south local government area of the state, fought for the country’s unity, particularly during her trials.

 “As Deltans we are extremely proud of the outstanding contributions of General 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.

“General 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 remain indelible in the minds of Nigerians”, he said.