Happy Father's Day

It's exactly one year we said our final goodbyes. O otuosiri masi Chineke! I thank God for the beautiful memories we shared with you and the strength that God has given us through it. Continue to rest peacefully. ❤

On behalf of my family we condole the family of Chief Dr Jude Eze on this trying time. May the good Lord give you and family the fortitude to be the loss. Take heart
May the Soul of Eze Dr Godwin Ugbam and the soul of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

De Pope & Family

His Royal Majesty is father to my very good friends Dr and Dr Mrs Eze. I met Eze Ugbam in the life of her wonderful daughter Dr Nkechi Eze. Rest in Peace HRM. Your values live on!

Dr Ugbam was an amazing physician, teacher and mentor. Fresh off my youth service Dr Ugbam gave me a job at FMC Umuahia where he was the CMD. He mentored all the young physicians and set us on the road to the success. He was larger than life. Jovial and kind to anyone who crossed his path. May he awaken to joyful activity in the beyond.

Just reminiscing on your smile as you removed my plaster following appendicectomy at age 10. I was also reassured there was no need to come back to have my " stitches " loosened . Why ? Because medicine had advanced and absorbable stitches had just been introduced.
One of my vivid memories !
My parents had sought for the best health care they could get for their child and entrusted me into your care . 
You were a well respected and kind teacher during our medical school days .
May your soul rest in peace .
May God comfort your family .

I can`t believe that I am writing this to one of the beautiful souls that touched my very existing being. I am sad to have heard about your death. I visited HRM severally back home at his residence in Enugu. He was such a lovely man, full of wisdom. I had hoped to visit you many times, but nature took its course. Though you are no longer with us, I thank God for the privilege he gave me to have met you. I know in my heart you are in a better place watching and praying for us. Rest well HRM! father-in-law, rest well

Uduoghene.

It's hard to say good bye..

U ve fought a good fight..

Dedicated your life to a selfless service to humanity..

The legacies you left behind will speak for you forever..

May the good Lord grant you eternal rest Amen

It is with sadness that we commiserate with the Ugbam family on the death of their father - OMEROHA. 

It is indeed a life fulfilled and well lived in leadership, service and dedication to the medical profession. 

We pray that Omeroha will rest in peace in God's kingdom! Amen.

We take courage in Ecclesiastes 12:7 - 'And the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.'

Ndoo nu.... Chukwu gba unu ume.

It is sad to hear of your demise, HRH Dr Ugbam’s. I fondly remember you as the Paediatric Surgeon with magic fingers. You were in addition an unapologetically good teacher and a positive role model to us. You made us believe that everything one sets out to do is possible with hard work.
You will surely be missed by all your loved ones. I pray that God grants your family the strength to cope with the huge vacuum created by your passing. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

HRH Dr Ugbam, erudite teacher, great surgeon. Sir ,your surgical dexterity and speed was 2nd to none in UNTH. You taught with wisdom and you were an amazing teacher, and a disciplinarian. Always had a listening ear to students. Journey well great paediatric surgeon! We miss you. May GOD ALMIGHTY grant your family the fortitude to bear your departure to the great beyond.

Daddy,
Words elude me. Your passing has devastated me to say the least. You were a father true true. Fondly called me "Nnem" or Nwuyenwam. You sang to me, you thought me about some very important things in life. The captivating and awesome thing about you is you spoke with wisdom and personalized your teachings. You thought me pros and cons and like a true father that you are allowed me to make choices. You were very compassionate, you were the epitome of what an angel is. I could go on and on..... Papa, ijeoma, je nke oma. Thank you for always listening to me. I will miss you dearly. May your soul rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

The people who endure most in our memories do so for one of two reasons -either because of their notoriety or because of the impact they have had on us. Dr Goddy Ugbam belonged to the latter group.
He was one of the few lecturers of whom I had fond memories after leaving medical school.
He had a great sense of humour and many a time one found oneself at the brunt of one of his jokes, which were never malicious but always good-natured.

I was reminiscing with some of my classmates and one of them gave a typical 'Ugbamesque' quip, "The good Lord who made me and most of you....."! Lol!

You were a giant in your generation and it is sad to say goodbye; but we do so knowing that your legacy lives on in our memories. Rest on sir!

Nnenna Ojigbani
your student

I was with my uncle a couple of days before he fell sick, only waiting to hear when he would be discharged from the hospital. It was a huge shock therefore to learn that he passed. My consolation is that he made peace with God and I'll see him when the saints are gathered up in Heaven.

Dr. Ugbam! My warm, amiable,cheerful uncle! I have fond childhood memories of time spent with you, my Aunty, and my cousins, in your house in New Haven, Enugu. There was no distinction between your children and your nephews/niece (me). We climbed and crawled all over you because your warm smile and inviting personality was so welcoming. Every time I met you through the years, it was the sane encounter( minus crawling on you). Your smile and warm personality never waned.
Although its been years you and I had any direct communication, the news of your transition hit me hard! I literally felt the wind knocked out of me, and had to hold on to my kitchen counter! What a blow! And then I thought, how are my cousins, your children feeling, if I'm feeling this way? Sigh! Daddy Ugbam, you left a great legacy behind and I pray we make your memory proud! You are resting now, no more pains, no more tears, no ailments, just peace and joy. Rest on Sir, till we all meet in heaven!

Daddy,

Your death has been difficult for me and the entire family. You were not someone who would leave a place unnoticed. You impacted a lot in the lives of people who knew you. So, this has been a huge blow which has left us with a sense of emptiness.

As a family, you bonded with us together and also individually, which was why we had additional special names you gave to us based on our relationships with you.

I know that God is with us so he will give us the grace to bear this great loss.

Thank you so much for all you were and are still to us. We will keep the light burning.

Rest well daddy. Till we meet to part no more.

Etne

From Daniel Ideriah (grandson)

Honestly, I don’t know where to start. My mind is still in a state of shock knowing that someone so close to you is gone from this life forever.I’ve known grandpa all my life. I learnt kindness from him. Grandpa made a lot of sacrifices for me. Age didn’t define him. Grandpa was a very strong man both physically and mentally. Whatever he put his mind to, must be done. He had a strong will to achieve his goal. A man of many achievements, a loving father and a gentle grandfather . A very generous man was HRM Eze (Dr) Godwin Ugbam. All I can do now is to remain strong, thank God for the life he lived here on earth and cherish the memories we spent together. RIP

Daddy (Omeroha),

Your title which means "one who helps people" typifies the life you lived - a life of service to humanity. From the 1st day you set your eyes on me at Umuahia, you accepted and treated me as your son. I remember our chats and your stories of your feats in medical practice. Going through the story of your life, from very humble beginnings you indeed achieved even more! Hardwork and a belief in fairness and justice for all were your watchwords, a lesson for us who you have left behind.

In the words of Henry Longfellow, "When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him, lies on the paths of men". I am happy you have left such a legacy as all great men gone before you.

Adieu Daddy! Nkechi, your grandchildren and myself miss you a lot but God knows best. May He grant you eternal repose with His saints.

                      - Chijioke (Son-in-law)
                     

Dear Grandpa,
Your death changed a lot for me. It was the first time in my life I was subjected to the loss of a loved one, and I didn't know how to react. For the first time in a long while, I cried, over the loss of my Grandpa. Your last words to me were to 'keep working hard' and I want you to know that I will do exactly that. I will do everything I can to be a good Grandson, and I will make you even more proud of me than I know you already were. Thank you for what you have done for me, Grandpa. I did not get to see you as often as I would have wanted to. Yet, I knew you well. I would be jubilant when I received your praise over the phone, and was inspired when I met you again in Nigeria. I will do my best for you Grandpa, and I will make you proud of me many times more.

Chiagozie

Dear Grandpa,
This is Chizalu. I cant believe that you are no longer with us. I miss you more and more everyday. I still remember when we visited you and celebrated your 80th birthday. It was one of my happiest days as I was surrounded by my family and got to spend time with my amazing Grandpa. I wish you were still here, but I know God is with you now and always. Love you.

Hello Grandpa,
This is Chidumeje. When I found out that you were gone, I didn’t know how to react and I still don’t. I cry sometimes but that never takes the pain away. You were so full of life, so loving and so caring. You did so much for people during your time for nothing in return and that wasn’t ever something you complained about. And although you are not here anymore, I feel your presence surrounding me and I know that the only thing I can do now is to make you proud. I want you to know that you are my motivation. I will push myself to strive and I’m so proud to be your granddaughter.
I love you and I miss you dearly. Rest in peace, grandpa.

Dear Grandpa,
I didn't want to believe it when I heard you died. Mommy wouldnt tell me directly but I heard from someone else. You have always been there for me, always provided for me anything I aksed for.I see you in the pictures of my dedication.
You have always believed in me,you always tell Mom that I'm just like you and I am proud to be your granddaughter. I promise to never disappoint you. I will live up to the dreams you have of me. I will make you proud
Your granddaughter
Kayla(you always call me that)♥️

My dearest daddy, your departure has left a huge space in my heart. You are my hero,
I am consoled by the awesome memories we shared, oh you were simply the greatest daddy ever, always available. You were selfless, always giving and giving expecting nothing in return. Your legacy lives on. I love you Dad.
Your daughter
Amy Daddy ♥️

Daddy, it`s been a few weeks since you left us and the pain lingers on. I am comforted in the knowledge that you lived and loved. You were such a lovely and generous soul. We all miss you. I will hold on to the special memories we shared. God is our strength and our comforter and we believe in His time, we will meet to part no more. Fare thee well, daddy. From your special daughter: Tu-tu-tu

Hey Dad. If heaven had a hospital, I know you'll be very busy saving lives and attending to everyone for free like you love to do. Thanks for teaching me to serve humanity and expect nothing in return. I'll see you someday and nothing will separate us ever again. Farewell dad!
-Okeosisi