Having to write this tribute as a memorial to you is still very much as surreal as the image of you lying peacefully in eternal sleep. How and where do I start? There is so much to say, too many memories indeed.

I recall how you made it a point of duty to call me every week to find out how I am faring and also always so concern about my Christian standing.

You played the part of a brother, adviser, a mediator in the time of conflict and above all a father. Your demise has made me to always reflect on the scripture that says “here we have no continuing city but we seek one to come”.

I will forever miss you but I believe one day we will meet to part no more in the land beyond the river.

Udumo Ikpi Iwara (Udumism)