Consta...everyday is just like that day that became the darkest day of our lives since daddy left us 33yrs ago. The day you took the final bow from this uncertain world.
Everyday l drive , l imagine you sitting by me as you did for about a year when you were in my house.
Everyday l see your clothes you left behind in the room you stayed until you left for Abuja, to come back. You never did!
My irreplaceable sister, it is still very hard and l find myself shouting aloud when l play the music we always listened to in my car. Yet l can't question God!!! I am trying hard not to and waiting to get to the point of acceptance of your permanent absence. Your sons... Uche and Onyekachi are trying hard to cope. Nobody can feel their pains but we pray for them everyday. Don't worry Sister. The God you trusted so much is watching over them...over us. And l know you are too! Rest on sis. God asked of you and you obeyed. Loving you more even in your absence.

Tribute to My Big Mummy

It still feels quite surreal to hear my aunt being spoken about in past tense. I've not fully wrapped my head around the fact that she's gone and not here,even after everything. I'm sure that almost everyone here today has not come to terms with her passing. May the Lord console each and every one of us.

My aunt has never had it easy; in her personal life, in the raising of her children as a single mother, in her work life and until recently in her health. She lived for her children and loved ones, always putting their needs ahead of her own. She is an epitome of strength and grace and will forever remain that way because she stepped up in becoming both a father and mother for her children and doing so gracefully and graciously. She was always in my corner and was my head cheerleader and for that I would forever be grateful.
It hurt me very much to see the once energetic woman become a shadow of herself. And in those days when her pain was heightened, her faith in God never once wavered but grew stronger as the days went by. I remember a Saturday morning when she was ill in Lagos, when she called my dad and they spoke for some time before she began telling him the it was all going to be okay and that God had a plan. Hearing her say this brought rare tears to my eyes as I admired her faith. Some may say that the devil has won, but quite the contrary because she is no longer in pain and the Lord God has triumphed again.

To Uche and Onyekachi; you guys are all you have now for most of the time so continue with that bond that your mother had always wanted you to share and never forget the values which she instilled in the both of you, also don't let the sacrifices she made for you both be in vain.

To her family; we find comfort in the fact that she went home to her Heavenly Father surrounded by her loved ones

To her friends; remember her and do not forget what she stood for.

She will be forever missed but we find closure in the fact that she is with her Father where she belongs.

TRIBUTE FROM MRS. CHARITY GBEDAWO
Isaiash 57:1-2
The righteous perish,
  and no one takes it to heart;
the devout are taken away,
  and no one understands
that the righteous are taken away
  to be spared from evil.
2 Those who walk uprightly
  enter into peace;
  they find rest as they lie in death.
It is with a heavy heart that I write these few words to bid you goodbye from this world. It was with so much shock that I received this terrible news of your passing away.
On the first of March, which was your birthday, as usual, I called in the morning to wish you a happy birthday before starting my busy day. Even though you did not pick my call, I decided to leave a voice message with prayer for you so I would not miss being a part of your special day. Little did I know that you were down again with sickness and that was my last communication with you on this earth.
Ever since our paths crossed at the Hilton in Abuja in the course of our duties, we became very close. You were a sister from another mother.
Indeed, your good nature found expression in dealings with people and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing you became a beneficiary of your good heartedness generosity.
Your readiness to ensure things worked out and the dedication with which you carried out your work at the Hilton Hotel was greatly admired by all, particularly the Ghanaian delegations, each time they visited Abuja for official meetings. You handled your work with so much professionalism that each time the then President of the Republic of Ghana, President John Agyekum Kufuor and his delegation arrived at the Hilton, you were the person he asked for before settling down. In appreciation of your invaluable service to the Ghanaian delegations, the former President invited you for a state visit to Ghana in 2004 which you honored. You had a personality that believed that, with God, all things are possible. You also became a household name at the High Commission of Ghana in Abuja and among the Ghanaians you encountered because you always had a special way of making everyone feel at ease, especially, with regard to hospitality issues.
You exude life so much that your presence anywhere always made a difference. I recall, while I was serving in Israel, I always looked forward to your coming to Tel-Aviv with the Nigerian delegation on Christian Pilgrimage to Israel. Each time you visited, my house was filled with so much laugher and joy. Sharing testimonies with each other for the hand of God in our lives were our best times.
The special memory my family and I have of you will forever remain a blessing to us.
Constance, I cherished you for your honesty, wisdom, creativity, integrity and strong personality. Even when the storms rage, your faith in God was unwavering always with the acknowledgement that God is in control.
You made me understand that it was not the events or challenges in your lie that were extraordinary, but the way you faced them. You confronted them with wisdom, courage, confidence and faith in God.
Constance, words cannot express the pain and vacuum you have left in our lives. However, I am consoled and comforted by one thing – that you are resting with the Lord.
My dear friend and sister, you will be sorely missed. May you rest in the bosom of the Lord.

LETTER OF CONDOLENCE AND TRIBUTE.

As inadequate as words would seem to articulate the grief and mixed emotions that you must have been going through since the painful exit of your darling sister and confidant, Constance, Proverbs 16:24 says “Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones”. It is therefore my prayer that the God of all comfort, will console and comfort You, Mummy, her darling children, family members and loved ones.

No doubt, Constance left too early, but be comforted by the fact that she knew and loved the Lord and served him most fervently, she therefore most certainly kept the faith and finished her race, well and strong, which is the essence of our Christian faith, and not how long we live.

Furthermore, Isaiah 57:1(b) says “And devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from evil”. I therefore implore you, my dear Friend, Caroline, rather than questioning what has happened and perhaps continue to wonder whether there was anything that could have been done to prevent her early departure, to celebrate her legacy of love, dedication to family and her faithful service to the Almighty God. Constance was a very pleasant, amiable, warm and friendly soul, with a great burst of energy and enthusiasm, which was infectious. There was never a dull moment with her. I recall how she never failed to ensure that both I and my late husband, received the special hospitality treatment at the Hilton in Abuja. 

It is my earnest prayer that the Almighty God will continue to uphold and sustain you, Mummy, her Children and the entire family now and always. Her children shall fulfil their greatness and reap her legacy of good deeds in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.

May her gentle soul continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Please accept my deepest condolences.

Hon. Justice Yetunde A. Adesanya.
High Court of Lagos State
Lagos.

A TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND THAT TURNED TO MY DEAREST SISTER

​Consty as I fondly call you, your demise is still a huge shock to me. I remembered you telling me few weeks ago that you cannot understand what was happening to you, that I should pray and beg God to forgive you if there is any way you have wronged him.
​You took me as your dear younger sister, and were so attached to me, over 20 years I have known you and remained constant. You valued friendship so much that you took my family as yours. My children were so fond of you and will miss you so much.
I am so overwhelmed by your love and care for your siblings for you were so passionate about their welfare. You disliked cheating, things that are not upright, and anything that does not please God. Rest on my dearest sister, God loves you so much.
Adieu Consty till we meet to part no more.

​​​​Nonyelum Afoekelu (Mrs.)
​​​​​  MFA
​​​​  On behalf of the family

TRIBUTE TO CONSTANCE

Girlfriend!
I recall our very first outing, in 2005, having lunch of pounded yam and afang soup. We giggled and laughed as if we had known each other from childhood and thus our friendship was formed. We simply clicked.

The years to follow brought many ups and downs for both of us, which we often shared. We counselled and encouraged each other as our friendship metamorphosed into sisterhood.

You have ran your race, you have fought the good fight, now your crown awaits you. You’ve earned it.

I will always remember your signature smiles and the sincerity of your love. Sleep sweetly my dearest
Girlfriend, rest peacefully. The Angels will guide you safely home.

Lovingly remembered,
Sonye Allanah

Tribute to a lady full of grace: Constance Osondu.

I woke up to the shocking news of the demise of Constance from her sister , Carol a few days ago. Even though I knew she was fighting the battle of her life in the months preceding her demise, the courage and faith she showed in God throughout this period infected me. This is why I believe that in spite of her death, she lives on. And because she believed, she lives on.

Throughout the nearly 25 years that I knew her, she was as constant as her carefully chosen name. She was diligent at work, loyal to friends, caring to family and faithful to her creator. She never allowed the challenges of life rob her of her smile which masked the enormity of some of these challenges. She simply soldiered on till the end.

I know she has gone to a better place and on behalf of my wife and entire family that she showed such hospitality, I say farewell to the ever constant Constance. I have absolutely no regrets knowing you and the Angels will receive you into our Lord’s Kingdom.

Rest In Perfect Peace my Sister.

George Etomi FNIALS, NPOM