Patrick Okeleke I can vividly recall a lot about Ben. He was a jovial and honest man. Oh how fast time flies. it's already 3 years that he left this evil and adulterous generation to rest in glory. we should not mourn like those who have no hope but have the hope of meeting once again in glory. Amen!
Adeniyi Adetoki 3 years already ? Unbelievable. It's remarkably poignant that this anniversary coincides with electoral hubris currently going on in the country. It reminds me- as many things do, virtually on a daily basis- about Ben, who on one occasion referred to Nigeria as 'one of his 3 children'. You could infer from that statement his possessive love, passion and vision for this Nation and the virtually boundless potential it possesses. But very definitely for him, charity began at home; he loved the people around him profoundly and passionately. He did what he could to express it, not just in words, but through the things he did. We will, for that and many other things, continue to remember him.
Roselyn Itodo Alagh February 2, 2014
Blind man's buff
by Terkula Benedict Alagh
In anger we strike,
blind men at blind man buff
Throwing stones
we see not
At targets
we see not
neither target hitting
nor our missing perceiving
Guided by knaves with vile intentions
Blinded by vain desires in pious garb
Our very selves hurting
Our wrath ever rising
And yet never quite reading
victims we all are to a vile deceit.
Adeniyi Adetoki September 13, 2014
Ben the Soul Man:
Its one of his favourites as I remember. Titled "Baby can I hold you", it is simple, sweet, sour, searing, soulful, serene, sincere. Try listening to it in a quiet room, on your own, at night, with the light turned down low. Turn the volume up a bit - not too much though. Close your eyes. Let the strumming of the guitar strings drop into the depths of your soul like rocks into a deep well. Feel the profound emotion with which each word is sung, the passion, and the melancholic strain in Tracy Chapman's sonorous and searing voice. The beauty and glory of all of that - in the few minutes the song lasts....
Bobacar Dieng April 9, 2012
A true public health Nigerian icon is gone. Whoever has got a chance to meet him remembers how dedicated he has been for his work, how team player he has been. With a smile, he will suggest, never impose his idea, always looking for good and better performance.
Yes. Everybody has his agenda on this earth. Yours, like a comet, has come and left so soon but in a better way. God knows why to recall you to him now. Ben, we all bemoans you.
What you have left will be taken care off.
May your soul rests in perfect peace. Amen.
Geoffrey Njoku March 30, 2012
Ben's attention to details was incredible. I just marvelled. In the very bad days of polio we were holed up in this hell hole called jigawa hotels for 18 days in Dutse. Everyday we travelled extensively hundreds of kilometres in hell's heat. Everyday at 8 pm Ben was at the hotel lobby with debriefing sheets in hand looking as if he just woke up. Meanwhile he had travelled longer than the rest of us. I could barely stand on my feet. Then he will go on for another hour with the debriefing. Did I hate him? I just marvelled.
I am sure whatever assignment God gives him up there, he will do it with equal dedication and attention to details.
Rest well Ben in the bossom of the Lord.
Bioye Ogunjobi April 1, 2012
Ben, you were such a meticulous fella; with high expectations for all and sundry. You were a friend and brother to me and one logic I learnt from you has moved my life forward ever since. You are an incomparable model indeed and I definitely have fond memories of our friendship-the trips to: Abuja from Bauchi; Jos to Bauchi; Bauchi to Kano; the wedding; what about the DevInfo coaching. It was great knowing you. What can I say to a dear brother like you rather than "good night, we shall meet again where there is no room for separation".
Jane Bammeke April 6, 2012
God knows best. It is not the length of life, but the depth of life. It is not how long but how well lived. Ben, lived life well…he achieved purpose, he achieved destiny, he made the most of this world. The memory of his good works will remain evergreen. May his gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Rose, may the Lord grant you succor and continue to comfort you. It is well.
Chinedu Nwosu April 4, 2012
Ben was a big bros to me, I do call him Dr. Ben and he said to me one day, Chinedu my name is Ben and not doctor better call me Ben because my parents did not give me doctor as a name. So humble gentle man with listening ear,eager to solve peoples problem. We lost you, but God knows the reason. May your gentle soul continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord till we meet to part no more, Amen.
Abba Udoh March 29, 2012
The light that shone but for a brief moment, yet touching every heart and soul around. Ben, I'll miss you but rejoice knowing that you are resting in the bossom of your Heavenly Father! Sleep brother, for death has lost out yet again!!!
Gloria Gyang What can we say to these things? God in heaven has the answer to the many questions we have when things like this happen but one thing we know is that He has done all things well. May Rose and the family find the comfort that only God can give. April 10, 2012 at 8:38am · Like Lieven Desomer A real proffesional, a real friend, a real man, a real husband. An enormous loss. Still can't believe it. am lost with words. Ben i will miss you terribly knowing you are not there anymore. May god bless him and his family. April 11, 2012 at 11:04am · Like
Maryam Onyinoyi April 16, 2012
Ben your ever willing nature to ensure that you put smiles on the faces of your colleagues and fellow humans would be forever remembered and it would live on even though you are gone. I have learnt from your humility and you have made print on the sand of time you would be forever remembered. Sun re!
Tedd Avindigh March 25, 2012 · Abuja
Good night brother. In life and death, in sickness and health you were and remain my hero. You will not soon be forgotten, of this i am assured. Rest for now. Much to do for all eternity.
