You will be missed by many Igho.... I will forever cherish your friendship, smile,  kind words and most of all your wonderful laugh.  No matter what darkness came your way you were always the light. Rest in Peace brother...

Shocked. Igho was a good friend and a good guy on both sides of the ocean...he will be missed!

Igho
It is heartbreaking. You taught me about life and work all at the same time. I didn't know it at the time, but you had a profound impact on me as my supervisor. I wish I had been more mature at the time to recognize it and had had the opportunity to tell you that in person. Rest in peace Igho
-Sarah

Igho,
This is such devastating news. You were a wonderful friend, mentor, manager, co-worker. You always made everyone feel welcome and appreciated. I hope you family finds the comfort to bear this terrible loss. May your gentle soul rest in peace. You will be missed.

Igho my brother my friend, I would never have thought that I would be writing this concerning u in the year of our Lord 2021.
The Almighty God knows best . I ,Muobo and the family will miss you, you were a great guy. Farewell my friend and brother rest in perfect peace.

Igho, you were such a caring big brother! It’s so sad that you’ve gone to be with the Lord. I am still in shock however, I’m thankful for the good memories growing up in Warri, you looked out for us. It was a part of you, I remember many years ago, I was talking with you and my toddler daughter was running over to join us and she fell down, crying.....You picked her up and dusted her grazed hand saying you’ll make it better. She stopped crying right then. That was my brother Igho!
May your Soul rest in the bosom of the Lord, Amen!
Eternal rest grant unto Igho O Lord! And let perpetual light shine upon him.

This untimely loss is beyond difficult to accept and bear.
The disbelief is real.
There are no answers to the question why?
There are no words to use to describe the pain. 
We can but do our best to support, comfort and call on the Lord for strength to see the family and loved ones through this very sad and difficult time.
Thank you for the happy memories to keep us smiling.

Rest in perfect peace big brother.

This is extremely painful.
Good night Igho as your soul finds sweet repose in the bosom of the Lord where there is no pain.
Eternal rest grant Igho Oh Lord and let perpetual light continuously shine upon him. I pray for God’s Supernatural comfort, strength and inner peace for all members of his family and friends, Amen.

It was a shock when I heard that Igho Akpedeye was ill, then to learn just 2 days later (while still calling to get in touch), that he was gone. In the past year we had communicated fairly regularly but I had noticed some reticence in his response to my text messages in the past few months.

I had known Igho since our Uniben days in the eighties as students. We grew on to become friends, colleagues and in later years closer still as my Supervisor. Over those years, Igho proved consistently to be an energetic, direct, open - minded person, an intelligent and professional geologist and a father who greatly loved his children. He was always fiercely independent, reluctant to take, though he gives generously to everyone. That independent trait may well be why towards the end he didn't want to share his burden with many.
Igho, I pray for a merciful repose of your soul with the Almighty God, your Maker. I pray the Lord God comfort your family, give grace and strengthen your children to chart a prosperous course far better than you could have imagined. Rest in peace.

Uncle Igho, each time I think of you, I remember your ever welcoming smile, oh! it breaks my heart that I won't see that any more. You were a very friendly uncle, it was always fun and laughter with you. I loved spending holidays at your house because of how kind you were, I will forever cherish the moments we shared as a family. You taught me a great lesson in life that I will never forget , this has made me the woman I am today. Rest well dearest Uncle ! Say hello to our dear aunty Grace and my dad.
Rest in peace , you are dearly missed by us all.

What another loss just after the passing on of Dafe Akpedeye(SAN)? Igho was a very gentle guy who related with everyone freely & on the quiet side. He was my far junior at Uniben, in the same
Geology Department. We shared the same Fraternal relationship in and outside Uniben till his passing on now. He will continue the ARABELLA SAILS with other foregone Sailors in the land of great beyond. May the SKOLL & CROSS BONES guide him in his resting place in Jesus name .. Amen. RIP my Fraternal
brother CHIEF (SEN) IGHOYOTA AMORI

Igho, very sociable and amiable. A great supervisor! Sad to hear about your passing. Continue to rest on.

May the Lord continue to uphold and strengthen your family. May the Spirit of the Almighty God continue to comfort your children and loved ones.

May the Lord teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom (Psalm 90:12)

- Sade Babatunde

"Send your tributes bro, we have to go to press tomorrow...". Those were the words in Ruky's short message to me yesterday, which snapped me back to reality. Overwhelmed by a flood of memories of the times spent together, and confused as to which aspect to touch on, my fingers had failed me severally in a manner which I've never really experienced before, whenever I thought to prepare my tribute to my departed friend and brother, Igho.

I know Igho's principles and values too well not to write his tribute in sorrow and tears. Even as life drained out of him in the last couple of years, he never gave me reasons to fear for him. At times when I confronted him with my worst fears about the possible outcomes of his life's choices, which even though I would've rehearsed my arguments thoroughly before our many debating encounters, he almost always reassured me with his logical views.

I wouldn't betray you now Igho, but please pardon my frozen grief and these teary eyes of mine as it is really very confusing to me that I'm indeed penning my tribute to you afterall. Surely mine should count for nothing compared to the huge loss you have cost me with your early departure.

We instantly connected and remained tight in the very true sense of it, since that very first day we met in Port Harcourt over two decades ago, while leading his team of exploration geologists on an inspection tour of my facility for my service contract to Esso Exploration. His non judgemental disposition made it easy for the young and old to feel free and easy around him, which soon connected both our families and common friends into becoming one network of true friends and family which will endure to count as a lasting legacy in his memory.

I'm comforted with the fact that you had gotten really close to God during your final years on earth, and I know HE will not forsake you. We love you and you will be missed, but God loves you and needs you more. So rest in peace Ighoruemu Akpedeye, till we meet to part no more my bro. Amen.

Uhmmmmm the death this last 12 months is frightening. The feeling of lossing a love one came so real to me the the passing of my Brother Egba. The Akpedeyes are family. Remember the closeness of both of our parrents, RCM School 3 later renamed Agbassa primary School where your Mum was our Teacher. The closeness of my senior siblings to the senior Akpedeyes. First it was Bros Dafe, the Egba now Igho. To say how i feel with this real loss to me is to say the least. May God almighty help us to bear the loss. Rest in Peace Bros Igho. Olorogun Francis Okumagba

Ahoy,
The news of your joining the forgone triggered great pain and anguish to many of us your fraternal brothers, of the National Association of Seadogs, as your shocking death wasn't expected this soon.

You've left this earth of mortals, though with lots of memories that can never be washed away.
I know you have gone to rest, but look down on us from Elysium, a home for our aftermath, with smiles, as we shed tears of pain regarding your departure.

Fair winds to your sail O'TWS, as you join the Forgone Terrors, sailing onboard Elysium.

Ruffest Pally

A KIND HEART

I remember you along with our other ‘big brothers and sisters’ during those birthday parties...those good old days...we, the young ones, dancing around and you older siblings chatting away...

I honor the memory of the kind man God created you to be...amongst several, I recount how you went the extra mile to send the travel documents I forgot in the US, so as to enable my children and I return back on time.

Brother Igho Akpedeye, though hearts ache, and tears linger, YOU have gained! Philippians 1:21 ” To live is Christ and to die is gain”

REST ETERNALLY

xxx Bunoh Okumagba-Alabi

Uncle Igho, you were more than an uncle to me. I and my family are pained to our marrows on your premature exit. We are but mere mortals, and cannot question your ways else I have a thousand and one questions to ask. My solace is knowing that you are beyond death and pain now. I will always cherish your memories. Rest in the Lord's bosom until resurrection morning.

A Tribute to Igho Akpedeye.

Waooh, Igho! Words can not describe the feeling I grappled with when I learnt that your good heart stopped beating. Instantly, I remembered our last face-to-face bubbly conversation in the UBA banking hall on Chevron Drive.

In you was an astute professional who had this knack for practical solutions to geoscience operations stalemates. You will be truly missed by your colleagues and all those who knew you. You were a committed father who was always, and always there for his children no matter what! The love you had for them was never shared with any other. Your love and ever readiness to help those in need around you will always be remembered.

May the good Lord grant you the much needed peace in his bossom. Adieu buddy.

Hmmmmmm this is a very big blow to me, I wasn't expecting this so soon, but who are we to question God , he gives when he fills like and takes when he also fills like. The memory of you still remains in my heart till date, I can't just imagine that you are gone forever Daddy, you are indeed a great mentor to me, Rest on Daddy, till we meet to part no more.

Igho, you were a very warm friend and a colleague. Your presence is always noticed because you will try to make every event so special and enjoyable. We had a lot of fun in all of NAPE outings because of you and Matiu. Hanging out in Houston were special. Pray for the souls of our faithfully departed; that they may live in the glory of God in everlasting peace.

Oh wow! I’m at a loss for words. May God grant Igho’s soul eternal rest

My brother from another mama...ighstoi! Big bro, confidant, life of the party, #friendsforever...God tasks us to find that special core which makes us that unique individual spirit. May you find yours as you journey through His Creation. My family and I choose to remember the very best of you that you shared with us.

My dear brother, Igho. You will be sorely missed. May God grant you a merciful judgment and eternal life with the Saints and all those who went ahead of you in heaven. Amen.

Bros Igho, you always had a smile for everyone who came your way. A gentleman and a true big brother to your younger ones. Now you are at rest from the troubles of this world and memories of your life are forever with us for to live in the hearts of those you love is not to die....

Igsssss, you were a gentle soul. Very very friendly, peaceful and always willing to find the common ground even as kids back in Ometan. May the good Lord who has called you to himself so early in your life on earth, give to Mummy, your kids, Brothers and Sisters the wisdom to navigate life without you. The Bible verses you sent regularly to me in your final days tells me you are with the Lord and with that knowledge I am reminded of the saying that we Love you, but God loves you best. May your soul rest in perfect peace Bro.

It was a shock to hear you have gone. And I remembered the last time I saw you was visiting at your home in Houston.
Like is so fleeting.
You will be greatly missed. Rest in the Lord my brother.

Sear Uncle IGHO,
I look around, I look around and I look around again but you are nowhere to be found... Why did you travel to such a far country and never to return... We were waiting but we waited in vain... Now what can we say or do... This Sting of your passing by is too heavy.
I really missed you for all the love, care, kindness and total parenting you gave to our world.

Adieu.

May your soul rest peacefully uncle!! I have fond memories of you which I’ll keep with me forever. Like your amazing smile and warmth I felt when you came to my wedding. And the amazing husband you were to my aunt. It was one of the first times I saw true love expressed from a husband to his wife which was a rare sight in the Nigerian society we lived in. Thank you for being such a light and warmth on this earth.. to my aunt, cousins and the people who knew you. You will be greatly missed.

We cannot predict the future, but I must say am so surprised I am writing a tribute to you today..... Igho Apkedeye.

I wont mourn but rather celebrate a true role model, that never demeans others when he easily can. You have always been so kind to me. When I met a series of critical times in my career, you were the greatest of support, you continued to be there both personally and professionally for me, and eventually became a trusted confidant, advisor and dear friend to me.

To have someone like you is an invaluable thing. Thank you Igho Apkedeye for your mentorship and friendship. Rest peacefully!

This is a big blow wasn't expecting this so soon...But none can question God we must submit to his will.
Trust you're reunited with your dearest (Ena)as you fondly called her now.
Rest well Uncle till we meet to part no more.
Adieu!!!

This one came to me as a shocker!!!
Uncle Mi!!!

We cannot but now to the Will of the Almighty!

Do rest well dear Uncle!

I will always remember your vibrancy as well as your counsel.

I will truly miss you!

Adieu!

My darling Uncle I cannot believe I am writing this tribute to you so soon. My heart is broken that you have left us so soon. You were there for us all and a force to be reckoned with. We love you but God loves you more . Rest in Perfect peace ️

Dear Uncle Igho,

There's not a childhood memory I have that doesn't include you. Even though you were my uncle by marriage, you always treated us like family just as if we were of the same blood. You were kind, generous and always ready to give advice regarding different aspects of life.

It's sad that you have gone to be with the lord and we will miss you and all that you are to us. Thank you for always being there for me and my family we appreciate you!

Rest in peace my dear uncle Igho and may God grant all of us the fortitude to bear this loss.