Wow, It's been already 3 years since you left us to heaven. I miss you so much Uncle, rest well.

It is impressive that (three years later) we still readily remember late Oga Osim periodically. It is even more pleasant that the spouse Engr Adebisi FNSE and children keep the memory flame alive. That is an appreciation of his service to the family he raised. It is an effort that should be sustained.

May God bless all that help us remember Oga Osim who was ever nice and always ready to support his friends.

Sani

You lived a selfless,dedicated and impact full life,though short but you lived. My life story will not be complete without your input,my mum and siblings are still trying to come to terms with your demise.
I am consoled by your legacies, Uncle Eko, you lived! Forever missed!

Keep resting in the Bossom of your Creator my Beloved uncle, till we all meet on the resurrection Morning .

An Angel in Human form. So kind and gentle. An absolute father. I will always bless the day I met you and cherish the fond memories of times spent listening and learning from you. It’s been 3 years but it still feels like yesterday. You’re sorely missed. Continue resting in Gods bosom.

THREE YEARS ALREADY! STILL FEELS LIKE YESTERDAY!
STILL FEELING THE PAIN!
MISSING YOU BROTHER!
REST IN PEACE!!

Keep resting in the bossom of the lord AVM, your memory lives on 

My love, this is exactly three years that you left for the better home in heaven. What a friend we have in Jesus that has sustained the children and I does far. I love you and I will always love you. Miss you dearly. Continue to rest on, till we meet at the marriage supper.

Happy Birthday Uncle! Keep resting ♥️

Happy Posthumous Birthday my love! Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord. I miss you, the children miss you as well. I love you and will always do. Rest on till we meet again.

My Dear Uncle Eko,its been exactly two years you left this sinful world to meet with your creator above, you are forever in my memory, I miss you so much Uncle, i know you are resting well in Heaven,till we meet again on the resurrection Morning, keep resting in peace.
From your beloved Glory.

My love, Today is exactly two years that you left us for a beautiful home in heaven. God has been faithful to your Children and myself. We miss you dearly but we take solace in the fact that we will meet at resurrection morning to part no more. Rest on!!! I love you always!

It's being two years, yet still very fresh in my mind. I read the burial booklet once in a while to remind myself of the amazing things you represented. Continue to rest in peace daddy.

Continue to rest in eternal peace daddy ❤️

I miss you so much Uncle. I know you rest in the bosom of the Lord. That is the only comfort we can have.

Happy Birthday Big Brother
Missing You greatly ❤️

My love, happy posthumous birthday!
Your memory is still fresh in my heart. You are greatly missed. The Almighty God will keep on watching over our children and myself. Love you and miss you dearly. Rest on, my love!

How Time Flies! It's Already A Year.
You Where Indeed, A Great Father Like No Other Sir.
Your Memories Are Still Very Fresh In Our Heart! You Will Forever Be Remembered!!
Adieu, AVM Eko E. Osim!
Adieu, Father Like No Other!!
Adieu, One-For-The-Road!!!

Wow, it is one year already, it just feels like yesterday since I receive this news the day after he passed when I came back from school, it just felt like a dream. Rest in Peace Uncle
Love Evare

Can't believe it's a year already, it took me a whole day to find words to express how i feel but i still cant find any. I know you are in a happy place watching over us, i miss you so much Old Boy. Till we meet again, ONE FOR THE ROAD !

It's one year already, and it stills feels like yesterday. It took me time to come to terms with the fact that you have gone to heaven. But I did come to terms with it all the same. Thank you for all you do from up there. Since you became our guardian angel, we've held up stronger.
We promised we would hold your legacy. I'm still holding my part, especially the part where you taught us that it was far better to invest in humans than in anything else. God bless you sir,your life blessed us in more ways than many. Keep resting daddy, keep watching over us from the angels wing. We miss you.

My love, I really miss you. The love we shared, the beautiful moments, your kind words, your beautiful heart of showing love to all around you. I never believed you will live me so early, I take solace in the fact that we will meet at the glorious home. Rest on !!! 

A problem solver who was always willing to assist in any positive way whatsoever. Gentleman full of wisdom and knowledge.
Continue to rest in peace my very good friend till we meet again.

Eko, continue to rest in the bossom of the LORD. You are fondly remembered. May the peace and joy of the Lord continue to be the strength of your family.

Now I believe when there said good things doesn’t last. I still don’t believe you are gone but memories will always be forever. Now I know what life is all about. Good night daddy till we meet to part no more.

From
Frederick

Missed again. Your memory lives on.

Happy 1st posthumous birthday Uncle Osim as I fondly call you, May God continue to rest your soul Sir 

Happy Birthday Big Brother !
❤️Always

Happy birthday uncle!❤️

Daddy you were a success – who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of intelligent men ,women and the love of children, who has filled his niche and accomplished his task. You leaves the world better than you found it, you never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it, you looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.” E.g Me
“You are one father that gave me the greatest gift anyone could ever give another person and that was believing in me. You took me in gave me a great opportunity to practice my hospitality profession that l love so much,you gave me everything that l could ever ask for 
You will be forever missed

Uncle Eko my heart bleed, when I was told you were going for medical checkup in India my heart bleeds. You were such s good and proudless man I have ever seen.l ask this questions why is it that good people don't last long?God knows the best you really lived a good life continue to rest in peace AVM Eko Osim.

A father, friend and helper to all who come in contact with him. He was just too nice a man. Simplicity personified, very caring. You have gone home to rest in the Lords bossom but your memory lives on in our heart. You have lived well and your name written in gold and on the sand of time. You were a blessing to many. Your good deed will ever remain. We miss you. May God strengthen the family you left behind at this moment of grief. Adieu!!!! May your gentle soul Rest in Peace. AMEN.

Engr. Roland Etim and Family

Brother, your demise still remain a big shock to me. We prayed, praised and believed God that you will be back on your feet, but death played a cruel one on us.
But, we are however left and consoled with the fact that you lived an impactful and positive life to all a sundry.
An Engel indeed we have lost here on earth for heavens gain.we sure do miss you but never be forgotten.
May you find solace in the bosom of the lord till we meet to part no more.
Amen.
Adieu brother in love.

    "A Dear Father Like No Other"
Your Demise Is Really Heartbreaking, So Shocking And Indeed, A Dark Day For Me Particular That, We Where Already Excited That You're Coming Back Home On The 20th Of April, 2021. But Only To Received With Rude Shock, The Saddening News Of Your Death.....
You Where A Role Model Per Excellence A Personal Mentor. Indeed, I Have Lost A Father Figure!! You Quite Impactful, Inspiring, And Of Course, A Very Caring And Loving Father Figure To Me And My Family..
However, Having Died The Way Of All Mortals, I Hereby Join Your Numerous Well-wishers In Praying That, Your Meek And Gentle Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.
You Will Forever Remain In Our Heart!!

Adieu - AVM Eko E. Osim!
Adieu - Father Like No Other!!
Adieu - One On The Road!!!

I met AVM Osim when I did my National Service in Calabar in 2015. A fine gentlemen and soldier. I became family to him and he took me under his wings. A very calm and playful man. Such a wonderful soul. A near perfect man. Even after my service year ended and I left Calabar, anytime I was in town and AVM was aware he would personally accommodate and feed me until I leave. I remember when I had an accident on my way to Calabar in 2019. I called AVM Osim that evening and he accommodated and fed me in his hotel for a week so I could fix my car and drive it back. This loss hurts me personally and I pray God rests his soul and grant his family the fortitude to bear this loss. AVM Osim was a good man. I will miss him very much.

My good friend. Just got the sad news. I remember when you told me about your attending WAR COLLEGE. I said God will do it.You confirmed to me later. This news shocked me today. What a joyful fellow you were!.
We had lunch together also at Jaji.
God knows best. Rest in peace my brother. From Foneco Ltd.
Femi Odukoya.
foneco55@yahoo.com

The Family of Late AVM Eko Effiom Osim, 5th May, 2021

TRIBUTE TO A MAN OF EXCELLENCE
AVM the news of your passage to the heavenly realms of glory was quite heart wrenching and devasting to us at BGAM Services Nigeria Limited. While we accept the painful reality, that nature determines the date for everyone , given all circumstances, if we have the chance we definitely would have wished for more years , to relish our relationship but we cannot but accept heaven’ s decision.
AVM while you lived you were a gentle man per excellence. You epitomized simplicity. Despite your many accomplishments, including serving in the Nigerian Military and rising to the coveted position of Air Vice Marshall in the Nigerian Air force ,,you carried yourself with so much humility that completely shadows your many attainments in life.
Ours was a chance meeting , we were looking for some support , perhaps advise on how to meander and manage relationships with the Nigerian Navy , which we must deal with in our line of business. You came in as a go between, but we found out that you represented more than just business relationship. You didn’t just see yourself as a consultant but as a stakeholder. You were an advisor, a consummate supporter, friend and guardian.
I cannot count the number of times we have to depend on your wide expanse of knowledge and connections to wriggle out of situations that otherwise would have proved quite difficult to handle on our own count several times when we ran into troubled waters you were the face that appears to smoothen the frayed nerves and contoured faces.
In all of these roles you always showed yourself as a principled, honest and sincere ally that can be trusted. At all times. You took every challenge of ours as your very own and pressed until results come through.
As a friend, we enjoyed quite a conviviality with you, you were jovial and quite an amiable socialite. One doesn’t get bored or tired of your presence. We certainly will miss the great opportunity of sitting with you to hear all those jokes about your service times in the military and others, that we have grown to be so enthralled with.
Our only prayer is that God the Omnipotent, preserve your soul until the coming of the Lord Jesus and grant your family the fortitude to bear this great loss.
For: BGAM Services Nigeria Limited

Lucky Brown
MD/CEO

Brother, you were more than a brother in-law to me. Always there for me, giving me hope and urging me to look forward to a great future. You motivated me to keep hope alive. You were always in support of my family. In May, 2020, it was your great love for your brother that led to your quick response to my need for a physician for him.  This response saved his life. I kept praying for you with the hope that God would likewise send a quick response and help to you that would bring you back to us. How it turned out the way it is today, I don't know. However, the Almighty knows how and why you have been snatched from us.

Brother, farewell, good night and good bye. Hoping to meet you in glory where we will never part again.

Dr. Mrs. Grace Onya Edu

Dear Eko, It is with great sadness to hear about your passing. Your passing away will create a vacuum that will be hard to fill. We are all passing through this earth, your journey is over; pray for the Lord to give you a perfect rest.
Rest in Peace!!

Your death came as a big shock to me and the children, we prayed and believed God you will be back to ur old self but I guess our creator had a better plan for you. I am consoled because I was one of those who was present before you left for India when you gave ur life to christ. An angel you were on earth, you touched the life of everyone who crossed path with you, you touched souls across the country and even outside the country. You were a symbol of peace in ur family and community. A general of the federal republic of Nigerian, a general of the osim dynasty, a general of the usumutong community and a general of the people. Rest in the Lord my sweet brother in-law, I may not see you physically but I know you are singing with the angels in heaven and smiling down on us.

Dear Eko, your death came as a big blow. I wonder why death is so cruel the way it snatches very good people away from us. We are however left and comforted, with the positive and impactful life you lived. You were always ever very optimistic. Thank God for the friendship we shared. Go Rest In Peace with the Lord.

AVM Nicholas Spiff

Bro Eko, as I fondly called you, the news of your demise left my heart shattered to pieces. It's hard for me to fathom how such a beautiful soul could be so brutally and shockingly snatched away. My personal experience with you is one that I cannot fully articulate in a short tribute. You accepted me unconditionally. As my late father used to say "Ibe does no wrong as far as Eko is concerned". You had faith that something good will come out of me even when no one else believed that. You defended me against all odds and supported me throughout my university days. When I came back from UK after earning a Ph. D degree in law and visited you in kaduna, you advised me to remain humble and to never be proud or arrogant for any reason. Even without that advise, I had already learnt kindness and humility from you. The moment you saw my husband who is an Ibo man, you welcomed him without any form of reservation or resentment and started introducing him to your friends and colleagues as your brother. That was who you were-open minded, receptive, welcoming, kind hearted and very unassuming. I can't believe that now I speak to and of you in past terms. Where ever you are brother, remain blessed and rest well in the bosom of our Lord. You lived a good life, you excelled both in your chosen career and in doing service to humanity. You remain my example, my hero and my General. You will be forever missed but you remain alife in our hearts and in the legacy you left behind. Adieu my brother. Love you forever.

My beloved brother, who God has sent to our family as an angel, a handsome , ever smiling, kind hearted ,peaceful and intelligent man, the man of the people. Loved by many both old and young, rich and poor . Love personified, my hero, my brother. You were a blessing to us and a blessing to your generation , your exit opened my eyes to see , and my ears to hear things beyond my imagination. Indeed you are a legend. It's not how long you have lived, but how many lives you have touched. Brother, rest in peace in the bosom of the lord till we meet   
again. Adieu

Death seems to be our final destination but humanly we all wish to live long, but to a point it doesn’t really matter how long you live but the life’s you have impacted, while my Dad your friend passed on February I taught u we’re going to stay back to guide us through life but it’s unfortunate barely two months after you left as well, growing up as a child most of the sandals I wore during my primary and even secondary school days you bought them for me and my elder brother, I remember those living memories of when u will ask us to use broom stick to measure of legs and drop it inside your vehicle and you always fulfilled your promises, May God who has called you to himself accept your loving, kind and gentle soul Adieu Uncle Osim until we meet again, say me hi to my Dad Chief Patrick Odey, Good night General!!!!

Tribute to a Man of Valor -

Air Vice Marshal Eko Effiom Osim

It is with rude shock and a heavy heart that l received the news of the demise of our friend and brother, Air Vice Marshal Eko Effiom Osim. An ebullient personality, radiant in person, captivating and of immerse benevolence to mankind. The passage of the people Air Vice Marshall has indeed, robbed this country of a patriot, and an accomplished philanthropist.

The first time I met him at Kaduna, was in my party and later became the best of friends. When he rescued me during one of the riots at Kaduna, our path to enduring friendship was illuminated brightly. When he was saddled with higher responsibility as Military Assistant to the Commandant of Command and Staff College, Jaji, he availed ample time to our relationship despite his busy schedule.

To many who knew him not, he appeared tough, intimidating, but on all fronts he was humble, disciplined and accommodating, and remained committed to excellence and respect for constituted authorities.

As a proud son of Nsumuton of Cross River State, Eko was quick to boast of his village. He loved his people as he loved everyone and his job until his passage.
In dedicating his life to the service of this nation, he was selfless, and loyal to his constituency. He was completely humane, and kind hearted. He was a detribalised general, an effective leader, and a brave soldier.

It was not a surprise to many that he was appointed as the second in command of the highly reputable N.A.F and subsequently as the Commandant of Command and Staff College, Jaji

Osimo fought a good battle of life. He conquered his space, served humanity well. That he is lying in state is part of the evidence that he has done his duty. His mission is fulfilled. But we cannot forget his patriotic zeal, his pure heart, his pursuit of national cohesion and security. He was committed to sacrificing for the greater good of humanity.

Osimo was a force that stopped me from quitting my federal civil service job for doing business abroad in 2005. His patronage made me started the supply of computers and audio visual aids business within the military circle before becoming fully blown.

It is indeed difficult for me to write of him in past tenses, but the mark of his transition is a transient one while his place in our hearts remains indelible.

May he finds solace and blessings in the bosom of God.

Amen.

Adieu my Mentor

General Eko you will forever be missed and you are more than a course mate , friend or a brother. You are God sent as a bridge to humanity. May the lord extend your good work to the family you left behind. We pray lord to forgive your short comings IJMN. Ameen

EULOGY FOR AVM EKO OSIM DSS, psc(+), mni.

FROM HIS COURSEMATES

Our very dear Eko, our Knight in Shining Armour; one of the main pillars of our regular course - Cadet Military Training Course 3 (CMTC 3), is gone. It's with utmost pain and heavy heart that we, your Course Mates, write this eulogy for you following your sudden and shocking departure from this plane of existence.

When our Course congregated at the Cadets Quarters of the then NAF GTG Kaduna in April 1978 to commence our career, you were one of those who visibly stood out in a crowd of 60 of us, for you were literally a Gold Fish, which has no hiding place. Not necessarily for your striking complexion but due mainly to your gregarious and easygoing nature; traits that pleasantly remained your hallmark throughout your career. As each and everyone of us embarked on our individual career paths, you were one of those that gravitated towards Aircraft Engineering specialty in which you excelled, eventually rising to the peak of your chosen field.

Eko, a lot has expectedly and justifiably been said and written about your benevolence, which permeated across the social strata within and outside the NAF family. It's therefore needless for we your course mates who witnessed it all to over-flog those beautiful attributes of yours. However,  we will never forget your gracious acceptance to host the first CMTC 3 Reunion in Calabar; an event which was slated for April 2020 to coincide with the date of our enlistment into the Service. We all knew you didn't volunteer to do so out of being the most affluent amongst us but rather it was obviously borne out of your usual eagerness to play host and joyfully entertain your colleagues.

As we looked forward to that impending re-union with eager anticipation, what no one foresaw was the intrusion of a deadly pestilence, which virtually brought the entire humanity to its knees. The resulting nationwide lockdown inevitably stalled all preparations, which had been made in respect of our Reunion Project. However, when the lockdown was eased towards the end of 2020, you once again stated your resolve that the Calabar Reunion would definitely become a reality this year. Unfortunately, we were taken aback by your post on our Course WhatsAppp Group on 15 February, intimating us that you were proceeding to India, based on medical advise, to undergo a surgical operation. While you enjoined us to thank the Chief of the Air Staff for his magnanimity, there was nothing in the tone of your post to suggest that you might not come back alive from that trip. Instead, you typically sounded very upbeat and entreated us to be ready for a dual event of course Re-union and Thanksgiving to be held on your return. Alas, it was never meant to be when you couldn't make it back alive to Calabar, the Canaan city which you loved so much.

Eko, you raised our hopes so high only to have it dashed because you went to be with the Lord. Our dear course mate, words are not enough to express our sorrow and sense of loss as we commiserate and mourn with your family in this period of their grief. We know we cannot question the will of the Almighty who gives and takes at the times most appropriate to Him. With all sadness we know there can never be another Eko for us again, but in all that we are comforted by the fact that you lived your life to the fullest, irrespective of how short it might seem. We will forever be proud to have had you as a Course Mate and friend. Fare thee well our own dear Eko and God be with thee till we meet again! ADIEU!!

Air Commodore Ibidapo Shomade. Rtd

Course Leader

Osimo! I remember once in the past, while you were hosting my wife and I at the ikejja golf club. I asked you how you manage to deal with so many good friends, and especially, treat everybody so we'll, Your answers, which I wasn't satisfied with, was simply.. ' LEAVE MATTER MY BROTHER, WE HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO SLEEP IN OUR GRAVES'.
Now I understand you bro.  Great man! Wiser than most!!
Rest well...great AVM! See you later, when it pleases God.

My brother, my friend, my colleague, what can I say, is it about your care, your love, your giving and above all your understanding of the dynamics of life itself. You were ever READY to help anyone that comes your way, black, white, blue, moslem, Christian etc. Eko, you were JUST wonderful. You were UNIQUE in your own way. If I am to write all I have in my mind about the little time we were together this place will not contain all. But I pray for the family and friends you have left behind that, the Almighty God will continue to be with them, protect them, guide, provide for them especially your wife and children. Gallant soldier, Honourable Airforce officer, wonderful friend and trusted brother. Air Vice Marshall EKO OSIM rest in perfect peace in the bossom of the LORD. You shall be dearly MISSED by my family and myself. Good bye and good night EKO till we meet to part no more. Gen femi adeoye and family.

AVM EE Osim was one of the Commandants that I worked with at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, (AFCSC) Jaji. I was the AFCSC Director of Finance. He came in shortly after the deadly bombing of the Jaji Cantonment by the Boko Haram terrorists. Consequently, the task before him was quite challenging and enormous. AVM Osim was able to tackle the challenges head on. Within a short period, he was able to calm the fried nerves of the Cantonment. Working with AVM Osim was quite pleasant, interesting and lovely. He was down to earth and man of the people. He carried all of us along. He was liked by all. We developed an excellent relationship both officially and personally too. He will be missed by all that knew him. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace, Amen
-Air Cdre GM ILYASU (Rtd)