To God be the Glory Daddy for a life well spent, for a race well run, with distinction, empathy, selflessness, love and steadfastness. You were indeed focused on the prize from a young man, when you prayed to the Lord, not for great wealth or riches, but for enough to take care of yourself and your family, with something left over to bless others with. We thank God for answering this prayer as your life unfolded. We saw you grow from the outstanding student and Senior Prefect of St Gregory’s College, finishing with Distinction in your exit exams, to the Federal scholar at Ibadan and the Imperial college London. As you rose higher, you carried your siblings and those around, with you, providing for them as best you could. None was left behind. Nation building was your next challenge, and you tackled this responsibility with aplomb stirring the Nigerian oil industry from its nascent birth even to maturity, in the embodiment of NNPC. Your vision and inspiration was great and with a tunnel vision, you accomplished this great fit in 20 short years. Unfortunately, you faced your premature retirement from service at the tender age of 50, with so many unfulfilled dreams of making Nigeria the best it could be. But glory be to God, those that thought you were finished received a rude awakening when you bounced back as an emissary of our God, living out the rest of your days as a blessing to your generation. You were the pillar we looked up to in our home, in the family in our nation and beyond, by the grace of God through Christ Jesus, who strengthened you. Adeo daddy, Grandpa, worthy brother and friend. You will be sorely missed until we meet again at His feet in glory. Amen. Thank you daddy for every thing you thought us, you did for us, you gave us in your lifetime. Thank you for your good name and legacy you have left behind. As they open doors for us, as we proceed to the future, may we continue your legacy with pride now and for prosperity Amen. I love you my sweet loving father, rest in perfect peace Amen.