In the cherished corridor of the Department of Accountancy, University of Maiduguri’s embrace, our journey began in 2002 a bond, timeless and true, was born. Our friendship, a journey of 22 years, blossomed from its inception. It was a bond of pure, unfiltered camaraderie that grew stronger with each passing year. Through life’s twists and turns, our connection remained steadfast a testament to a friendship that was as genuine as it was enduring.
She was the north star in my sky, the voice of reason in my chaos. Her laughter a symphony of joy, so intoxicating, so infectious, we’d high-five in unison, bodies shaking with mirth. She was so strong that she always protected everyone around her. More than a friend, she was my big sister, and I, her stubborn younger sibling. Her love for family and friends was unwavering, a beacon that guided us all.
She had a way with words, a directness that cut through the noise. "Ofure," she'd say, "you know say I go always tell you the truth." No matter how hard or difficult it was, she delivered, with love and Candor, even when the truth was a bitter pill. In my darkest moments, I'd call her, seeking solace, and she'd comfort me with honesty. Even in her difficult moments she still stood strong and still looked out for others. Her resilience, a fortress for us, never faltered even as she bore her own storms.
Dear friend, I love❤️ you.
To merely say she will be missed would be to whisper in a tempest. Your, Spyro, echoes this sentiment and sends his love too. As she ascends to watch over us, I ask her to embrace my father with the same tenderness she enveloped me. My dearest friend may your laughter ring through the heavens, so powerful that even the divine revel in its warmth.
I love❤️ you, my dearest friend and sister.
Ofure Ugbesia
