A Tribute To A Brother: Brigadier-General Oseni Braimah

SULAIMAN ALEDEH 

It is with a heavy heart and a shattered spirit that I write these words. The news of the passing of Brigadier-General Oseni Braimah in Borno State is not just a national tragedy; for me, it is the loss of a brother, a confidant, and a remarkably fine officer.

Our journey began in 2015, amidst the historic handover ceremony from President Jonathan to President Buhari. From that very first meeting, I saw in him a man of immense integrity and a soul defined by a deep love for this country.

Oseni was a truly detribalised Nigerian. Though he hailed from our home in Edo State, he possessed a spirit that transcended borders; he saw every part of Nigeria as his home and every Nigerian as his kin. He was a man of the people, whose loyalty was to the flag and the peace of our nation.

To many, his towering height and calm composure were his most striking features—they were a constant source of reassurance to anyone who had the honour of meeting him. When Oseni was in the room, you felt a sense of security and stability. He was more than his rank; he was a man of immense courage who led from the front, yet possessed a warmth that felt like home.

To lose him to the very soil he fought so gallantly to protect is a debt we can never fully repay.

Rest in power, my brother. You served with honour, you lived with purpose, and you left behind a void that no salute can ever fill.

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten, and your friendship will remain one of the greatest honours of my life.
Adieu, General.

Sulaiman Aledeh
MD EBS