Our beloved Uncle Hubert Nwokolo,

You were a man of many parts. Everyone whose path met yours can attest that you were an honest and conscientious man. You loved God and served Him without reservation.

I met you at Christ Church, Port Harcourt and you positively impacted the congregation there. Your humility, humour and friendliness endeared you to us all. You served as an elder of the church and many of us benefitted from your wise counsel and brotherly affection.

We are carrying on the good work that you and others sustained. Your sudden demise came as a rude shock to us. We are however grateful to God for giving us the opportunity to have met you along our life's journey. Our "loss" is heaven's gain. You have gone home to be with the Lord. For that, we are thankful. May your soul rest in peace in the Lord's bosom till the resurrection Day. Adieu.

D.T

Our Beloved Uncle Hubert!
You called from the hospital, asking us to request the brethren to pray for your recovery, but assuring that you were not afraid of death. We never knew that was going to be the last time of talking with you. We remember you as our former distinguished President of ACF Washington DC, mentor, father, intimate friend, our confidant, our emergency contact, and trusted residential neighbor. You and your wife were there for our family in our good times and in our turbulent times. You helped us pick our children from school from bus-stop and cared for them as their grandparents. You still remain a wonderful treasure to us. You were there with me when my husband was in the hospital. Oh God, please wipe away our tears. Shockingly, you are no longer here to make us laugh. We glow from your humble, meek and stainless life, which reflected CHRIST, CHARACTER and CONDUCT. Our comfort is knowing that you are now in the blissful presence of our Lord JESUS CHRIST. Uncle, Rest In Perfect Peace!

Uncle Hubert, Our beautiful Uncle and Elder, beautiful in heart and spirit. I can still sense your gentle smile and all I can do is smile back. Every time you joined the prayer team with your darling wife, Uche, we were graced with your calm and wisdom. You ran and finished the race well and now awaits your crown. Goodnight, Elder Hubert. May your family be comforted as you rest in the Lord. Amen.

May God wrap His genle, comforting arms around the entire family and enable strength to continue.

Our dearest uncle Hubert Nwokoro. The best uncle in the whole world as I always called you , and you will reply by Ebysco.You were more than an uncle, friend and dad. There was nothing we could not discuss with you. Uncle your love and care was second to none. You were an example of God's love to mankind.Uncle our story can never be complete without you and our dearest Auntie Uche. You planted love in us and we truly see and experience what it is to be a child of God from you and Auntie Uche. I know we weren't able to make you stay, even though we love you dearly. God broke our hearts to show us that He takes "The Best " only. Continue to Rest in peace. Your memory will be with us forever. We love you uncle Hubert but God loves you more.

Adieu Uncle Hubert Nwokolo'

Like many others, the sad news of Uncle Nwokolo’s transition to be with the Lord came to us as a rude shock. Mazi Hubert Okugo Nwokolo was a man of impeccable character and very high Christian virtues. While we mourn, we are also grateful to God for the unique opportunity of meeting Uncle Hubert and fellowshipping with him for many years in Christ Church Port Harcourt and in Shell RA Monday night home followship group. His humility is as captivating as his smiles. He called most of us who were his junior in Shell Oga (Nigerian word for big Boss), even though he was the real Oga. His transparent Christian life was an open testimony worthy of emulation. In Christ Church Port Harcourt, he associated with church members as equals, despite being a very senior executive of the biggest company in town.

Uncle Nwokolo was consistent in our Monday nights home followship in the 90s. His words of wisdom, and at times jokes, are treasures that will remain with us forever. He preached Christ on the pulpit, at work and in the society through his behavior and relationship with people. His simple Christian life was so exemplary to the extent that he once reminded some of us who thought he was perfect to talk to Sister Uche. We deem it a special privilege and honor to have known him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all members of Nwokolo’s family, especially Sister Uche, the Children and Grand Children. They must take solace in the fact that Mazi Nwokolo lived a good, honorable, and fulfilled Christian life. He achieved very high professional career heights and finished the Christian Race admirably. He deserves the crown of glory that awaits all believers in Jesus Christ.

Despite the irreparable loss, Mazi Hubert Nwokolo’s family and friends must be grateful to God for giving him to us. As we say in Africa, Good Name is better than Gold. Uncle Nwokolo left a very Good Name. To God be the Glory.

Adieu Uncle Hubert. God be with you till we meet again on the resurrection morning.

Love,
Joe & Pat Nwaroh.
Calgary, AB. Canada.

Farewell Daddy .
Until the very last day you breathed your last breath,I trusted God with Mummy in prayers that God was faithful enough to see you through the trying moment you where going through . Believing that if you saw the 3 Hebrew through the furry burning furnace and Daniel through the lions den, then He is able to bring you out from whatever the situation is. When I heard after 4 hours of that prayer that you had passed on , I knew definitely it was the will of God for you to go and rest and be with God.
The body of Christ in Nigeria and all over the world miss you dearly.
Thank God for all that He used you to do for me and the entire body of Christ to register my career as a businesswoman in SPDC warri and others in diverse ways. Your reward is definitely awaiting you for the rest of eternity. I don’t think there is any christian you know who have not benefited from you one way or another.
My sincere prayer is that we on this part of eternity and your beloved wife mummy Uche and your children, is that ,we will so live our lives so that we can make it to heaven to rejoice together with you and be with our God forever.
Daddy rest forever with God until we meet to part no more.
Ndewo sir. My usual greetings to you.
Good night Daddy

Dear Uncle Hubert,

So sad to hear about your sudden demise. You served the Lord faithfully and I know you are resting at bosom of the Lord Jesus Christ. My first encounter with you was when you came to address us as Christian students during one of the NIFES conferences in the early 80s. You epitomized simplicity, honesty and high integrity. May our good and holy God rest your soul and grant your family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

“ Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints - Ps 116:15”

From: Mrs. uloma edna kingsley Onuorah

Okugo, Hubert Nwokolo, it is indeed very difficult to pen down the memories of you because I never knew I have to do that at this point in life. Where will I start and end. It is a task so difficult to do. Last year, you came visting us, like other visitation it was a joy to have you around because your impact was felt as usual, little did I know it was a farewell visitation. Brother what happens to our plan of coming over to Houston to spend some time with you and the family, Death why? My brother, father figure, my mentor, role model, lover of God, a complete gentle man ,an angel in human form. A wonderful husband with a beautiful soul. You are everything to me, you are my standard of what a husband should be,that is why I used you as my bench mark when I was getting married, I was looking out for your qualities which was difficult to find. My 1st son took after your name because you're a wonderful brother and an idol, this is also without doubt why one of the school buildings was named after you because the story of your life will be told to children yet unborn. How can I forget all the encouragment I get from you, how do I forget your songs, and whistling, how do I forget the pleasant words you speak to me, you always remind me that you love me so much ,that I have made you proud , you always say that I should not do anything that God does not like. Where else will I see a brother ,a mentor ,a role model that I can share my fears with. You left me all alone with so much to carry. You have beautiful names for everyone especially your WIFE. Your sweet pie, honey bunch ,just to mention a few, I used to write down the names, You raised a wonderful family. When I heard you were sick, I kept sending messages to you, hoping that you will be fine to read and share the testimony ,I didn't know Heaven was in need of an angel and your name was mentioned. You have left me all alone in this journey but I pray that one day we will meet in that beautiful home. The whole school have been talking about you ,you have given so much love to so many people that your memories will not be forgotten in a hurry. You have thrown me into a confused predicament of a new search of an encourager. I love you so much a peace maker. Rest on my great mentor. Adieu .
From your kid sister
Mrs Uloma Onuorah nee Nwokolo

PAPA.... Hubert Nwokolo

A Tribute To A Rare Gem
My father, trusted friend.
My confidant
As he was to me so he was to all
A godly man
You left us with a legacy so selflessly share love without prejudice
Our comfort is where you are
The Bossom of your God whom you love
Rest on papa. We will always cherish your memory

Uncle Nwokolo,
I am thankful for the life you lived, the amazing uncle and friend you were to me. The genuine friend you were to my parents. I will never ever forget you. You loved God with your whole heart and I am certain you are with Him. Uncle ‘As what?’ I wish you didn’t leave this way but I know God is still on the throne.

I will love you always, jisike.. ebube nwobu

Mr. Nwokolo was a great mentor and father. Celebrated in my family amongst us 6 kids as "the no 2.guy" (in our child minds we didnt know exactly what his position was but just knew he was highly positioned in shell). Every young person needs someone to look up to, someone to tell them right from wrong and blaze a trail to be followed. You were that person for me. Thank you for encouraging me to be the best version of myself. Thank you for encouraging excellence. Many thanks to you and Aunty Uche for being like a father and mother to me. Words would not be enough to say the role that you played in my life but thank you!

Always putting things in perspective and calm about situations that will be my take home. I'm sure you are enjoying heaven now. "Thank you for giving to the Lord I am a life that was changed"!

JC-BEST SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL
                     January 24, 2021.
The Onuorahs': Kezie & Edna
Abuja

Dear Sir/Ma,

LETTER OF CONDOLENCE.

The Executive Management, Staff and Students cum Pupils of JC Best Schools
International Abuja write to commiserate with you, and the Nwokolo family on the passing on of our beloved Brother, Brother-in law, father, Grand Father: Engr. [Uncle] Hubert Nwokolo whose transition to be with the Lord took place on the 13th day of January, 2021.
We received the news with sadness knowing how irreplaceable the loss could be to your family because of his large heart and exceptional fatherly quality, which was his hall mark. We remember with deep affection the uncommon virtues that defined Uncle Hubert's stay
on earth; humility, integrity, service to the church, your community, Nigeria and Africa. 
On the very few occasions uncle Hubert worshipped with the Staff and Students and thereafter spoke, the engagement was that of a high degree of scholarship; a deep rooted level of hard-work, integrity, values and attitude; a preparedness and experience needed to shape our pupils and students for the challenges ahead.
To the immediate Children of Daddy Hubert, we may not have known you well, our concern is that the Big Daddy would have left a huge vacuum but we are also confident that you are well prepared to handle this tragic loss; please do take care of our big Mummy and the family.
On behalf of the Staff and entire Students of JC Best Schools International Abuja, please do accept our heartfelt sympathy and assurances of our prayers for the soul of the faithfully departed and for a peaceful burial ceremony. We pray also that God Almighty will give you, your family and indeed all the Nwokolos' the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
May his gentle soul, rest in perfect peace. Arnen
Rev.Cannon Emmanuel Nwachukwu
            Chief Counselor

       The Onuorahs:-Edna & Kezie
                Abuja
Our Dear Lady Uche and the Family
Tribute to Engr. Hubert Okugo Nwokolo
In this tragic hour, Uloma and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We feel the pains of his transition almost the way you feel.
While the hands of fate made Uncle Hubert my Brother In-law, I always cherished the fact that we were personal friends and he became to my family somebody to look up to.
He was in all aspects a Christian, who shared his strength and faith with all that were close to him. By his faith, courage, discipline, skill and dedication he delivered peace to any marital and non-marital relationship he engages. His sacrifice is beyond measure. I learned so much from him.
Uncle Hubert was everything to my family. My house was a home for him, to my children he was their big Daddy and for me he adopted me as his junior brother. He was particularly close to his younger sister, Edna [my wife] and the Children.
Auntie Uche, I implore you to take some comfort from your knowledge that Uncle Hubert's accomplishments both in the oil industry and GOD's VINEYARD bestow on the family pride beyond limit.
Nothing I could say now could add to the splendid tributes which would have come from all over the globe for him. The Nwokolo's should note that millions of people across the globe share our debt to you for giving mankind, Hubert Oke-Ugo Nwokolo.
The immediate family of Hubert, we want you to know that Arochukwu, the Nation and the Christian world will be grateful to you for the support you gave him that enabled him serve mankind.
If in any days ahead we could be helpful in any way we shall be honored to be at your beck and call.
We hereby extend our heartfelt condolence to the entire family and friends.
Edna & Kezi Onuorah
January 24, 2021

Sir,

My teenage years were made easier by you and your sweet wife. Your faith was exemplary as it was compelling. You were truly a believer. You saw the good and nurtured it. Like Jesus you would not quench a smouldering flame nor break a shaky reed. How the earth was made more beautiful because of your kind and gentle soul. You and your wife remained my mentors and role models. You were truly God's epistle written on my little heart. You strengthened the foundations of my faith and that of all of us girls your darling wife taught at the Federal Government College Abuloma, Port Harcourt. You will be missed sorely because you have gone ahead of your beloved to the city whose builder and maker is God; but you are rejoicing because here we have no continuing city. Rest on Saint of God. Enjoy the warm welcome into the bosom of your master and your friend. May He comfort your dear family and all whom you have left behind. Good night sir. We will see you on the resurrection morning.

Tribute to Engr. Hubert Nwokolo.
Oh! Daddy Hubert Nwokolo has gone!! He has passed on to glory. Indeed a righteous man has gone to be with the lord.
   Engr. Hubert Nwokolo in his life time was a succor to so many people that came to him; he was always there to help everyone that needed help. He opened his door wide to the needy without complaining.
   Daddy Nwokolo was meek, compassionate, and generous, he was a gentle man per excellence, his life and character will always be remembered as epitome of good works and service unto God.
   Daddy Nwokolo, my family has missed u greatly. The church in Nigeria has missed you. However, you did your best for all and the rest is history because you no longer belong to us you now belong to God. But having the full knowledge that God has rewarded you with a glorious life continue to rest in the bosom of the lord until “that day” when we will meet again to part no more.
Apostle Eke Wilson Ukariwe and Family.

A TRIBUTE TO OUR MENTOR
We call you Uncle Hubert or Grandpa.
Though we knew you from a distance as an Old Boy of DMGS Onitsha when you were in top management of SHELL Nigeria. We got closer in 2012 after your retirement and settlement in the US.
You came into Nigeria to review and renew your investment portfolios. Due to unprecedented traffic jam in Lagos, We then had the privilege of taking you very early morning from Crown Estate where you were aboding to Marina. I considered this a rare privilege to chauffeur a highly placed man whom ordinarily I could not dare come close when he was in service due to the retinue of security around him. This occasion began our close relationship which came to a crescendo when we had to take our daughter (and later other children) to school in the US.
Grandpa Hubert in a very simplistic and humble manner would come to the Airport, pick us, and we arrive to their Kingwood, Texas home to meet well prepared Nigeria dish by his indefatigable quintessential wife, Grandma Uche.
Hubert would pamper and chauffeur and do everything over and above normal human possibilities to ensure we are comfortable. His hospitality, kindness, generosity and humane is primus inter pares (second to none).
With the first experience at their home in Houston, their abode now became our US transit hub, being our first port of call before going to anywhere else in the US. He sheltered us as long as we desired to stay and our children could spend any holiday in their home including Christmas and Easter holidays. We go out for exercises almost every morning whenever we were there. 
We speak quite often with him and his family from Nigeria and we kept abreast of each other.
He told us how seniors in the US manage COVID-19 by going to the shopping malls between 8-10am before younger people. We were quite happy with the way everyone is keeping healthy.
Hubert is a very faithful soldier of Christ. We knew him back in the day in Scripture Union Larger Family Fellowship (SULAFF) Portharcourt. In Houston, we attended the Calvary Christian Fellowship Church Kingwood and the African Christian Fellowship (ACF) together . Hubert was a righteous Nigerian in whom their is no guile. If anything is not straight forward and honorable, you will never find him associating with it no matter what! He was very contented that after retirement all he does is impacting godliness and holy living in the lives of people through counseling and prayers. Many marriages are standing today courtesy of his unbiased counseling to couples.
We were very surprised to hear that he and his family were down on COVID because we know he is a very meticulous person. We prayed earnestly and were believing he would celebrate his 75th birthday in his house on 14th January and we would sing birthday song for him. But alas, on 13th January we heard of his demise. We know that pleasant in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. We are rest assured that heaven has gained what earth lost and that God is glorified.
Adieu Uncle Hubert, you really fought a good fight of faith and lived exemplary Christian life and now you have transited to saints triumphant.
We pray that God will protect and guide your ever caring wife, Uche and your entire family to keep your excellent virtues and legacies.
Rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ till we meet to part no more.

Rest In Peace, Grandpa Hubert.

From The Family of Rev’d Canon Samson & Chizoba ILODIBE, Lagos.

Indeed, we are only remembered by what we have done. Uncle Hubert, thank you for being an inspiration with Aunt Uche to me in marriage, Christian life and personality. Your legacy will live on. Though we prayed for your recovery, God has called His saint home. My family and I deeply appreciate you and Aunt Uche’s extreme kindness when I had my ‘miracle’ baby in the US. God bless your kind soul real good!

Rest in perfect peace Sir and may God be with Aunt Uche and all your loved ones in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Akwugo, Kayo, Rotimi and Tara Balogun

Ugochukwu Emecheta
January 24, 2021

Grandpa Hubert was everything I wanted in a grandad. He was so kind, he was so smart and would always share his knowledge with you, he had such an amazing sense of humor and could lighten up any mood. He used to tell us stories all the time about his earlier days growing up and how he met Grandma Uche.
Watching soccer with Grandpa was the ultimate fun because his reactions were so priceless when his team would concede a goal. We supported rival teams, he supported Manchester City and I was a Manchester United fan so anytime his team played I would always go with the other team which he started doing too when my team played and it made it more interesting.
They say you can’t be a real man if you can’t take care of your family, well in that case Grandpa was the realest man out there. He was so family oriented, every Sunday Grandpa and Grandma Uche would have different family members over for a Sunday lunch which was always good vibes. The little things like helping him put the Christmas lights up around the house and going to Appplebees with him and my extended cousins are some of the things I miss the most.
Every conversation we ever had, any advice you ever gave to me was always from a place of love. Grandpa Hubert, you will be missed, by your family and all the people you impacted along the way. God, I hope you protect Grandma Uche and every member of their family during this time. Grandpa, we miss you and love you, we take it lighter knowing that now you’re in a way better place than down here and you’re watching over all of us.
Love,
Ugochukwu Emecheta

Daddy, Uncle, Grandpa!!!

Its really been tough trying to get myself to write this tribute. Have I truly accepted that you are no more?? It hurts,pure and simple. There is no better way to say it, however I choose to remember you in the light of what you stood for, which were love, light and laughter. You were an epitome of God's goodness on earth, an angel in human form. Where do I start from? You've been there like forever and it never seemed that one day you won't be in this sphere with us anymore.

My story won't be complete without you and my dearest Aunt Uche. You were our counselor, Daddy and Friend. You saw the best in everyone no matter the offence, you NEVER condemned me. You stood as my Father in-law during my wedding, you took me every time I had an appointment at the hospital for the baby, you were always supportive and ensured that my marriage turned out well and so much more!!!

Did I ever have the opportunity to thank you as much as I would have wanted? I assumed that you will always be there.  God knows how much we prayed, fasted and believed God for your complete healing but ultimately, His supreme will prevailed. I know that you are now basking in the presence of God and I promise you that we will be there for our Aunt and Mum.

I love you but God loves you more. Adieu till we meet to part no more.

from Obioma Aniche

It's been so hard putting down my words together in honor of our very own dear Uncle Hubert. Words are not enough for me to express all that he meant to my family and I. Uncle Hubert was another father to my family, he was my mentor which is an understatement.

During my romance with Emeka and our courtship, it was centered around him and our Adorable Auntie Uche. Then, telephone was not common, but I had the privilege of spending hours on the phone talking with Emeka who was far in Lagos then; at the end of our conversation, Uncle will utter "Unu akpachago, ngwa biazia ka igwa anyi ihe unu na ako". Meaning: you've done talking, alright, come and tell us (Uncle and Auntie) what you guys were talking. Then, I would laugh and run into the room. It was all fun for us all. Can't talk on Emeka's visit to Port Harcourt, a beautiful memory we always cherish. (Still hard to believe that I'm writing a tribute for Uncle).

Our wedding was chaired by Uncle, our cake baked by Auntie, he turned the wedding ceremony to "a day of a thousand laughs," Again, I remember that on our wedding morning, a stress-less bride, who over slept, and in my sleep, heard Uncle asking, "has Obioma woken up, for I had never seen her this morning?” Auntie responded " with all these noise going on in the house, I haven’t seen her either". And by then I was awake, and all trooped to the room, “Bride, do you know the time? " Don’t keep Emeka waiting for too long" Uncle said to me. Oh my God! Shell guest houses were all available for all the guests that came from out of town, even some guests that had accommodations else where abandoned them for shell guest house.

Uncle never believed that I could be safe out there without being driven around! ( uncontrollable tears rolling again and again). I was driven to work and back, my punctuality and dependence was one of the things that earned me a special place in the heart of my MD, Dr. Tony Eze. 

In our marriage, Uncle was there for us, in our welfare and security in Port Harcourt. He was there for us, despite his busy schedule at work, Uncle would put calls on hold to know why I'm calling him during work hours, "Obiispecial, odikwa nma" meaning, Is everything is alright? Are you ok? In the lives of my siblings, he was there for us all.

Uncle had special name for every one around him . Obiispecial! Oh my God! Who will call me Obiispecial! This tribute took me over a week to do but still can’t get it all together. Even when I felt I can. Dear Lord, just want to thank you for the life of your servant Uncle Hubert, thank you and thank you for the entire family. Obioma Aniche ( Obiispecial)

Hubert was a BROTHER not Uncle
It was in the Petroleum Engineering Department of Shell that I came to understand what a gem of a Christian he was. He was a personification of market-place Christianity; thoroughly professional and highly respected by peers, though his Christian faith permeated and seasoned every aspect of his life. In spite of the seniority gap between him and the rest of us who were believers in the department, he associated with us all as a BROTHER. He mentored us (younger Christians) and helped us to be professional as well as find the courage to stand, as Christians, against destructive social habits prevalent in the industry and to some extent, within the department.
Brother Hubert faced uncommon persecution from some seniors and animus from peers who hated his Christianity and guts – he was not the typical lily-livered believer. Brother Hubert was bold but tactful, respectful of others, ethical and professional, so like Daniel, they never caught him flat footed – he was an epitome of integrity and astute professionalism.
In summing my thoughts about my departed senior Christian friend and mentor: Hubert understood what being born again implied – for him it was to be the best for Christ and to “do good unto all people especially they of the household of faith”, unlike quite a significant number of believers in Christ, for whom it is to “do good unto all persons especially their tribal people”. So, I see in Hubert a BROTHER not uncle; One who understood the Body of Christ – no East, no West, no North, no South.
Adieu, senior brother in Christ; sadly no more “imgbe salad”.

Cyril Harry, ably supported by Mrs. Ifeanyi Harry and the Girls

From Nonny Ezekwesili

My Sweet Uncle, a man with the heart of gold
A man that loves Christ and tried to emulate Christ
His dealings , character, actions to everybody both big and small are testimonies and can bear witness to this great man.

Uncle Hubert !!!, who will believe that you have gone, just like that. Chayiiii!!!, It is difficult to believe .
The love you showered to all of us. Your smiles and words of wisdom you offer to all that come across your way are indelible. You opened your arms and house to all that come to your house in USA and make such a person to feel at home. I remember  on two occasions I came to USA and I stayed in your house, we were about 6 different people with many itineraries but you took all our itineraries and rescheduled them and you attended to all of us without anybody missing any of his or her itineraries. You put aside all your engagements with a view to satisfying all. This is always the case . Uncle you were really a true man of God.

Uncle , what we learnt from you, how husband and wife should live and love are indestructible in our minds and we are grateful to you.
We pray for those you left behind especially your lovely wife Sister Uche, the Children, Ugo, Chchy, Chima and Uzo that God will grant them the heart to bear this irreparable loss. May God comfort the entire family

May the soul of Hubert and the souls of all the saints rest in peace. Uncle we love you but God loves you more
Ndeewo Maazi. From Nonny Ezekwesili

Dear Uncle Hubert, You went from being a client to an uncle, your ever calm demeanor was so endearing to everyone who met you or spoke with you. The news of your demise was unbelievable as I spoke with with you just a couple of weeks back, you were as always kind and full of jokes. Your perspective to life and living was different, your love for family and friends was evident. I remember getting a response for a work mail I sent to you for the first time and you replied with "greetings from kingwood, Uncle Hubert..............." and to think I barley knew or met you then, but over time you indeed became an uncle.
Goodbye Uncle Hubert, Keep resting in the bossom of the Almighty God.

My dearest uncle,
You were a great father and uncle to me. You were the most humble man I have ever seen with a heart of gold.
I remember how Uncle Hubert and Aunty Uche made my holiday in Shell RA PH a memorable one back in 2003. I did not want my beautiful holiday to end and I eventually broke down in tears when I left. Uncle Hubert led our family by example. He was a man after God’s heart. He ripped the fruits of love and kindness he showed to everyone that crossed his path.
Uncle you will be greatly missed. Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Wow a great man and indeed legend you are sir. Thank you for being a great example of a father, husband, grandfather and Uncle. Thank you for the great memories, thank you for being there when I lost my father. Thank you for being a supportive father to your kids and their significant others....my bros...Chima and Ugo and sister Omonele and Funmi. Thank you for the opportunity with CCA. Rest well sir and may the Lord continue to place his hand upon all those you left behind.

TRIBUTE TO MY FOSTER FATHER, UNCLE HUBERT.

Sometime in 1975, my lovely aunty Uche (My Mum’s younger sister) walked into our house with her husband after their wedding to bid us farewell as they were on their way to Warri to start their new phase of life as Mr. & Mrs. Nwokolo, little did they know that they were in for a surprise. I hadn’t planned anything earlier, I just don’t know what prompted me to go in and pack my clothes and insisted I must leave for Warri with them. Everyone was surprised, because this wasn’t discussed earlier. My Uncle said it was okay for me to go with them…. That was the beginning of a wonderful journey in my life that changed my life forever!!! How else does the spirit of God speak, I believe God spoke to me that day because I was still too young to think strategically. God must have also spoken to my mum to let go of me. Uncle Hubert and Aunty Uche had a profound effect on my life and extended it to my children when they arrived USA for their studies.

My dearest Uncle, where do I start to write this tribute, I was about to drift into the thought of “God couldn’t be doing this to me, to lose two top most important persons in ones life in less than a year”. The pain is just too much to bear. When my mum passed, I thought all the tears in my eyes had dried up but I find myself not able to hold back my tears all over again within one year. Your passing hurts so much. With tears in my eyes, I write this tribute to the most loving Uncle, grand Uncle that the world has ever known.

Uncle, you put your faith in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. You lived your life on a daily basis as if that day was the last and you taught everyone around you to do the same. You were too upright and never have I ever seen a man that couldn't be caught unawares. Your belief and trust in God was saintly. The tribute of my Uncle’s life is the emptiness I feel from his death. My Uncle was a true Christian in words and deeds. He was a perfect gentleman.

The effect Uncle Hubert had on my life was great. It was something that has stayed with me all through my life, always in the background as an example of how I should live in the vicissitudes life threw my way. I tried to tell him how much he had affected my life, through text messages and phone calls and visits to Houston, although I wish I could have been more eloquent in my attempts. I suspect we never quite know the extent we affect those around us. When I tell my friends that my uncle was perfect in everything, they will always correct me that nobody or anything is perfect but I know that he was “nearest” to perfect. Growing up in Warri, I never witnessed a quarrel or bickering between my aunty and Uncle. He treated my aunty and everyone in the house and outside with so much love and respect, despite any shortcomings one might have. He was an epitome of humility, kindness and love. Growing up with my aunty and Uncle, I thought all marriages were actually like theirs, they loved and trusted each other, how naïve could I have been. The greater percentage of what I am today, is the result of what my uncle and aunty shaped and nurtured in me. I would say they did a pretty good job.

The grief is tremendous, when people like uncle Hubert passes. The greater the character of the one passing, the more our lives feel the loss, Uncle Hubert touched a lot of lives, he extended his love for me to my children.

My dearest aunty Uche, Ugo, Chi Chi, Chima and Uzo , I know that there are no words of wisdom or comfort which can ease the grief in our hearts, but when the Christian belief-system is real, there is comfort of reunion and a time, when there will be no more pain and suffering. We suffer now, but as the Scriptures say, “… joy comes in the morning.” There is a reunion to look forward to, promised to those who accept the promise of God’s loving salvation offered freely to us.

Adieu Uncle…. Sleep on until we all meet to part no more at the feet of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

Dr. Anuli Emecheta (Nee Anene)
NTAKWU-NTAKWU

From Edith Ojogbue


My Papa, your departure is very painful and had created a vacuum to me and and my family.
 
Papa you stood for me as somebody when I was nobody. You stood as a Father for me on my Brides Payment and Wedding day.
  
You played the role a lovely Father will play to a beloved daughter.
   You stood to be sure that l had a testimony in my marriage. I am grateful Sir. I will miss all you were for me.

I will miss your smiling face.
I will miss the way you use to call me.
I will miss your hugs.
I will miss your rare character.

Good Night My Papa.
May the Almighty God reward and fill the vacuum for your lovely family you left behind in Jesus Name.

From Edith Ojogbue

I call him my father in the Lord. l thank God for using you to mentor me in my early stage in my Christian walk in the Lord. You came conquered and left indelible footprint in the sands of time. Though you've gone to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus but your work of faith will keep speaking for you. God comfort aunty and your children in such a trying time. Sleep on my father in the Lord and mentor
Your Daughter in the Lord
Aniedi Justina Okpara (nee Udongwo)

May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Tribute from Michael Lawal, P.Eng, FEC. FGC(Hon.)

Hubert Nwokolo was not only my classmate at University of Leicester, we stayed at Beaumont Hall - the male hall of residence throughout at stay at the university (1970-1973). Emmanuel Ogah (our classmate) and myself were discussing locating him and paying him a visit when we heard he is in Houston, Texas this last December.

I heard of his passing from Emmanuel Ogah. What a loss. May God grant him eternal rest and give his family the fortitude to bear the loss. We grieve with you.
May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

Michael Lawal, P.Eng, FEC. FGC(Hon.)

Tribute from Engr Patrick C. Osisioma

I met Hubert in Dennis Memorial Grammar School, (DMGS) Onitsha on my admission into the School for my Secondary School Education in 1963. He finished his Secondary Education in 1964 during which he was the Livingstone House Prefect/ Deputy Senior Prefect.

In the Sixth Form (or Higher School Campus) 1964-66 at Obosi he was the Senior Prefect. Being one of the best of the bests, he continued to UK as a Shell scholar. He was always thorough and disciplined and naturally took up appointment with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) on return to Nigeria.

From 1976 I was close to the family before marrying his younger sister Reggie in 1978. From then on Hubert became not just a brother-in-law or a Christian brother which he had always been, but a brother indeed.

He was exceptionally caring and just lived for his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He avoided disputes at all cost, even allowing himself to be mistreated rather than allow a dispute with anybody.

In his tireless life for his Lord, he was always a leader in his local Church and a lot of Christian Organizations. He was always active in NIFES, ACF his church in Port Harcourt and Warri and always maintained his commitment to his Lord in those congregations.

His death has been one of our saddest experiences. But like the Lord’s rebuke of the two disciples on their way to Emmaus while grieving over the death of Jesus Christ. (Lk 24:15-27), who the Master, Our Lord Jesus Christ told in

v 25 “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken. 26 Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter His glory?”

We felt rebuked that the words of Our Lord in Rev 2:10 “….Be faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” apply here.

Hubert had to be faithful even to the point of death in order to receive his crown of life. It would be foolish for us not to realize that his translation into glory has been according the purpose of his Maker and Owner; for the death of the righteous is precious in the sight of Our Maker and Owner. Ps116:15.

Adieu Brother Hubert!
Engr Patrick C. Osisioma

I'm so sorry for your loss brother. This so sad. I remember him when he came to my parents home when I was a child. A real kind gentleman. Always helpful to people. I remember him from church and when he drove his 504 to take us all to church when I visited your home. May God rest His gentle soul. This is so sad. My parents will be so sad. may God comfort you all especially your mum. XOXO My dear sister Chichi Nwokolo Chima and Uzo I'm sorry for your loss.

Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away

1 Thessalonians 4:14 - For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.

Tribute to a Great General Pa. Hubert Okugo Nwokolo

It was March 22nd 1969, during the Nigerian Civil war when I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal Saviour at a Scripture Union Guest Service hosted by Emmanuel Church, Ubulu Ihejiofor, Imo State Nigeria that I met Hubert.
"Bro Hubert^ as he was fondly called was in the new converts follow-up team that taught us 'the Way of the Lord'.
Bro. Hubert was a diligent, caring and examplary bible teacher. A good disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ who faithfully shared the word and beyond that, some portion of his little WCC's war relief materials with the new converts. In the war years, salt was very scarce and priceless. I remember getting a ration for my family from him.
Bro. Hubert was a great teacher, counselor and singer. He was part of a very inspiring quartet group spreading the gospel with songs and drawing souls into the kingdom of God. He was highly respected because his lifestyle consistently matched his bible teachings.
In his bachelor years, to a needy brother, finding his house was finding a green pasture and restoration of the soul. The Lord being his shepherd. Psalm 23.
Some years after the war, Bro. Hubert married my dear Cousin, Sister and Mentor Uche and fused so well into our family. They both became great parents and mentors to me and later to my husband and all our children Ogo, Chichi, Obie, Ugo. The love flowed down to our grandchildren.
As a couple, Hubert and Uche were shining examples of true disciples of Jesus Christ. No wonder the Bible study cell they held in their home at Shell Camp attracted many couples. They were great marriage counsellors and mentors to many. They inspired and saved many marriages.
Our vacations and visits to their home in their various stations were very memorable.
My visit to their home in Houston after the burial of my husband was reviving. The prayers, care, comfort, encouragement, ship-cruize to celebrate Sister Uche's 70th Birthday all soothed my aching heart.
It's hard to imagine Sister Uche's life without Hubert but with God all things are possible. I pray God to comfort and strengthen my Sister Uche and the children.. Ugo & Funmi, Chichi, Chima & Omo, Uzoma, all grandchildren and spiritual children.
Death, where is your sting? You have only paved the way to eternal rest for Bro. Hubert. A great General in the Army of God has fought a good fight and finished his course. He has gone home to rest. I am sure Heaven is rejoicing!
Though we are in tears down here because of our irreplaceable loss, we will continue to strive to finish well and join Hubert and other saints to worship at the feet of our Lord and Master.
May the Soul of our Brother Hubert Rest in Peace.
Adieu Pa. Okugo Nwokolo!
Sis. Ify Onugha for EDIFY

So sad to hear about the passing on to greater glory of Mr Nwokolo.
I met him after he had retired from active service and continued to provide him with any support required through the years. He was a great man, a true server of the Lord.

He will be missed.

Goodnight sir, till we meet on the other side.

May God grant you enternal rest sir.
You have left a great legacy behind be rest assured. God's strength to the Nwokolo's at this time.
God bless.

Dear Uncle Hubert as I used to refer to you. You were a very diligent unassuming gentle loving and humble person. I do not recall a moment that I saw you not smiling. You had a joke for every moment. Your approach to life taught me a lot even though we never worked closely together in the same company. You freely shared useful suggestions on overcoming both workplace and personal challenges. For all these and others I remain extremely grateful to have met and known you. I wish you Godspeed in your homeward journey . I am confident that your good deeds which clearly outlives you today will be a measure of comfort for your dear wife- auntie Uche (grandMa Shell) and the entire family. May perpetual light shine upon you. Amen

Dearest Uncle Hubert with the purest heart!
Was sad when I heard, but I know you are having a good time,smiling and joking around there with the angels! I trust you!
Will miss you dearly! You were a father and friend to all! You are irreplaceable!
Rest perfectly in His Bossom till we meet again.

Dear Dad, I thank God for you. I wish you didnt leave this way.
I hope you are having the time of your life. We will take care of Mommy for you.