Mr. Ojima Omale, a Kubwa based cobbler, who in 2020 made and presented some shoes to the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is dead.
He was taken to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was confirmed death.
According to tweets by his friends and family members, he slept on Wednesday and didn’t wake before he was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital.
Reacting to the sad new, the Vice President said, ““I am deeply saddened by the news of the sudden death of Mr. Ojima Omale, aka OJBEST, 28, my young enterprising shoemaker and friend.
I and many members of my team, for whom he also made shoes, will miss him, his services, and unfailing good humour.
“Our thoughts are with his family as we pray that God will comfort them. May his memory remain blessed.”
Mr. Ojima Omale, was CEO of O.J Best Footwears. He was talented, creative, and dedicated to his craft. I never ceased to be impressed by his exertions for perfection in his products.