A Tribute to a wonderful uncle.

If I could make one wish in this life, I would wish you live forever, but because death is inevitable, we will only now live in the nostalgia; because life will no longer be what it used to be with your exit from us.

You were not just an uncle to me, you were also a father figure. The time I spent with you in this life is nothing but perfect.
There is this special love you had for me that is made manifest to d many good things you did for me and I need to do justice this wonderful show of affection towards me by letting the world know how much of an amazing uncle you were to me.

You gave me most of life's first time experiences and the memories they bring to me now are very great.

The first time I wore a suit, you provided it for me.
The first time I traveled to Lagos, it was you who took me to Lagos.
The first time I went to a beach, rode on a horse, climbed a Mary-go-round, it was you.
The first time I ate a whole Chicken, it was you.
The first time I ate roasted first, you made it possible.
The first time I flew in a plane, it was also you.
The first time I traveled by boat was with you.
The first time I entered a ship, you took me there.
The first time I attended a party at Eko hotel and suites, you took me there where you introduced me to a lot of your friends and Associates.
You also gave me the rare opportunity of meeting the first Governor of Imo state and the first military administrator of Anambra, and with other people that matters who we read on history books, current affairs or here their names on Nta news or newspapers.
This is just to mention but a few.

What more can I ask for in an uncle who fulfilled most of my childhood fantasies.

Your unconditional love for me still beats my imagination and I wish to say thank you for being my uncle, and if reincarnation is real, you would still be my uncle in the next life.

Adiue sweet uncle

The earliest memories in my life are filled with you because you were there when I was born and you were my Godfather.

One of the first vivid memories I have is when you bought me an expensive Fisher-Price record player ( that played real records!). I must have been about 2 or 3 at the time. I remember destroying it within a day because I was trying to find out what made it work inside. I couldn't put it back together. I'm still crying over that till this day.

You were so kind-hearted and if you were not happy with me you always told me why and what I should do to be better. You always had a listening ear. ..and you would always give me money....even when I was grown. :-)

Farewell Uncle D. My Godfather. Rest in Power.

You are in a better place now.

Love you always and forever.

Tribute to my amazing Father-in- law.

Hmmm. This is such a hard tribute to write. I had put it off for so long because I didn’t know how to put down what I felt and I don’t have the words to really convey how I feel but I will try all the same.

I’m one of few people that met you in the twilight of your years and I didn’t know you for a very long time like everyone else, however, in the time I knew you, I grew to love you. You took me in with open arms and treated me as your own daughter. I remember early on, when I and Tobe started dating and we were almost inseparable, You hadn’t got to know me and you’d call him all the time to know where he was. Then we took you to the Optician and after we got to spend some time together that day, just the two of us, you told Nneka that you were happy because you knew Tobe was in good hands - He is in good hands Dad and I promise to always look out for him and take care of him in your absence.

I remember all the times I’d come to the house and we’d talk of all sorts of things - you’d tell me about the Biafran war and I’d ask you a billion questions, which you would always patiently answer, we would discuss the US presidential elections- we both thought Biden will win and I remember how happy you were that he did. It was the first thing you mentioned when next I visited after the election.

You were good, kind, considerate and a gentleman to the core. I wish I got to spend more time with you but I am grateful for the little time I got. You lived a full life and left behind a legacy that cannot be touched . You built a wonderful family, with everyone (Mum and all your children) as loving and charitable as you were, with great values. You also raised the gift that is Tobechukwu and for that I’m grateful. I am blessed to have had you as my father-In-law and I’m honored to have known you.

Rest on our precious Dad. We are confident that you are resting with God and in that we find comfort.


Ezinne Ejemba (née Onyido).