Ade,

This is so surreal! Am I actually writing you a tribute? In which world is this even fair?

I can be in denial all I want but I figured that actually typing this out would bring me some closure and comfort to my aching heart.

Did I tell you that you are the best mentor I’ve had and that those 2 years you spent in Ghana during which I learnt about Banking was pivotal in my professional career?

I love Nigeria because my first experience of it was with Benjy (my husband) and you.

Did I tell you that you taught me way more than Banking? You taught me about life, about dignity and respect, about listening and the power of words. You taught me about faith and the authority of a Christian believer.

You taught me about culture and heritage … starting many a sentence with a proverb. You taught me about excellence, the value of preparation and always putting your best foot forward.

When you spoke the loudest is when you didn’t speak at all because you lived these values and principles and I saw them in action.

I know you know I appreciate you but I didn’t get a chance to tell or show you how much.

Heaven is brighter by 1,000 watts because you must be flashing your captivating smile and I’m sure the angels are throwing a welcome party because one of their own is home.

Thank you Ade for being you and for making me a better person, so that I can help others be better versions of themselves …and so your legacy lives on through me and many of the countless lives you have touched!

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26

I believe! So long Ade, God bless you and keep you till we meet again!

Love,

Frances

Gboyega, to say you impacted many lives would be stating the obvious. Though we never met physically again after FGCI, you made sure you kept up with everyone sliding into our DM's every now and then. You were such a gracious person, even when in the opposition during our numerous arguments on our platform when tempers flared leaving many rattled, you stated your facts succinctly and left it at that. 
As painful as your passing is, we are greatly consoled that you are with your Lord and Master. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord".

Till we meet again at the Resurrection.