Mr. Victor Osamudiamen Ohuoba was born on the 5th of November 1962, in Badagry, Ojo L.G.A in Lagos State.

Victor Osamudiamen Ohuoba (Chartered Accountant) was a prominent son in the Great Ohuoba of Benin Family in Ogboka, Ogbelaka, Benin City in Oredo L.G.A in Edo State.

He was the fifth son of Late Chief F.A.O. Ohuoba and Late Mrs. Christiana Ohuoba, nee Onaiwi, both of blessed memories.
Victor is also the grandson of Late Rev. Emmanuel Egiebor Ohuoba (1885–1950), the First Benin indigenous Priest and Pioneer Educationist. He was the First Benin Indigenous clergy put-in-charge of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Benin City in 1912, a Church popularly referred to as the "Home Church".

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Victor’s father had a unique work regimen, which necessitated his frequent transfers from one state to another which meant Victor had to attend various primary Schools in Lagos, Delta and Edo state respectively. However, he had his first school Leaving Certificate at the R.C.M in Warri.

He proceeded to attend the then famous Eghosa Grammar School, Benin City where he obtained his Secondary School Leaving Certificate. His brilliant academic performance and self-discipline made the School Authority appoint him the Chapel Prefect. Subsequently, he was voted in twice as the President of the Eghosa Grammar School Alumni Association - Lagos Branch. In the zeal to acquire more academic qualifications, he gained admission into Edo College, Benin City, where he completed his Lower Six, he then wrote and passed the JAMB examinations and gained admission to the University of Benin to study Accounting where he graduated with honors.

At the completion of his B.Sc. Accounting Degree, he was posted to Rivers State for his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Due to his passion for accounting, he enrolled for ICAN programmes where he later qualified as a Chartered Accountant. In his pursuit of excellence, he attended The Lagos Business School, where he obtained his MBA Degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Victor was no doubt a cognoscente and aficionado in the Banking and Finance Industry. His work experience spanned across the following Banks and Accounting firm:

• Akintola Williams Accounting Firm (Deloitte), Lagos.
• Ivory Merchant Bank, Lagos.
• Pinnacle Commercial Bank, Lagos and Port Harcourt.
• Continental Trust Bank (MBCOM), Lagos.
• Equatorial Trust Bank, Lagos.
• Afribank PLC, Lagos.
• Trustfund Microfinance Bank, Benin City.

RELIGIOUS LIFE

He was born into a pious Christian home. His baptism was held at the Anglican Mission and he was a dedicated member of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (Home Church) in Benin City, where he sang in the choir while growing up. He subsequently worshipped at the All Souls Anglican Church – Lekki Phase I with his family.

FAMILY LIFE

Victor had a successful married life. The home was filled with love, Christian values and peace. He showed his affection and compassionate love to his family.

Victor married Philomena Ohuoba, nee Kadiri, a Legal Practitioner, on the 6th of May 1995. The marriage is blessed with two children: Ms. Eghosa Desiree Ohuoba and Ms. Ifueko Elizabeth Ohuoba.

Victor also left behind the following family members:
• Chief Michael Ohuoba – The Ohuoba of Benin Kingdom
• Mr. Ikponmwonsa Ohuoba
• Barrister Osahon Ohuoba
• Professor Imafidon Ohuoba
• Ms. Okhuonoruyi Ohuoba
• Chief/Barrister Robert Ohuoba
• Barrister Adesuwa Ohuoba
• Mrs. Esther Uduojie
• Mrs. Beatrice Okaeben
• Mrs. Caroline Aghahowa
• Mrs. Irene Osayi
• Mr. Osagie Ohuoba

Victor Osamudiamen Ohuoba sadly departed this sinful world on the 12th of Sept. 2026, after a forging a wonderful legacy and an impactful life well spent.

"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"

Adieu to a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Friend and an Astute Banker

Vincit qui se vincit – "Conqueror in Banking Industry"
Fortes Fortuna adiuvat – "Fortune favors the brave"

Rest Peacefully in the Lord's Bosom