July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
so sad to say good bye my dear brother. But God knows better. Adieu Oqua. May your soul rest in the bosom of the Lord Brother.
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July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Your passing was unexpected, unforseen, at best a rude shock. Even more shocking for your young family. I pray for God to grant you eternal rest in heaven as much as I also pray for consolation and peace which only the Lord can give to your wife, Ekamma.
Adieu Oqua.
Adieu Oqua.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
You left too soon!!! The vacuum you have left will not be closed in a hurry.. The questions I have asked, I have had no answers. Do the kids even understand what is going on? when they wake at night to look for you, will you be there watching over them? unable to touch or play with them? yours is a great loss to the Nation, Your Family, Lions Club International, Calabar will not have another like you. Adieu Oqua.. though you did not stay for long, you have lived a good life.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Rest in the bossom of the Lord. Short of words but who are we to question God. Pray he grant your family the fortitude to bear this loss.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
My dear brother. I am short of words. Still a dream . I still hope. I am silent. Rest on Papa. Rest
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Sad to see a promising young friend leave so soon....who are we to question God?
Heaven knows best....!
Continue to Rest on.....it is well....!
Heaven knows best....!
Continue to Rest on.....it is well....!
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
I am so sorry Ekamma...I cant find the words...but I Know the good Lord will hold it down for you and the kids.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
This is one I cannot explain.. God knows best.. Rest in the bossom of our Lord Oqua... God grant your family (Kami, Rainbow, Sunshine and the rest of us) the fortitude to bear this loss...
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Eternity will forever echo your name
In our hearts, memories of you will forever remain
Do I question why?
And you'll return to us with a smile
This ferryman has come too early
We still have plenty to do yearly
Your footprints will continue to remind us
Of what a blessing you have been.
Rest on my friend and brother
A true HOWADIAN lays to rest.
RIP Oqua Itu
In our hearts, memories of you will forever remain
Do I question why?
And you'll return to us with a smile
This ferryman has come too early
We still have plenty to do yearly
Your footprints will continue to remind us
Of what a blessing you have been.
Rest on my friend and brother
A true HOWADIAN lays to rest.
RIP Oqua Itu
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Yours truly is a loss that is still hard to believe when it comes to mind. Your cheerful spirit and kind heart. You were such a team player, a great support source to many that were blessed to come in contact with you. We bless God and we do not question Him as hard as it is not to. Can't imagine what your family is going through, especially your precious wife Ekamma. I pray God gives You all the strength to bare this loss and carry on with life. And to your Children, I pray God will be the father they no longer have, may they grow and remain under Gods wing. Rest in peace Oqua, you will be missed!
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July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Damm It, Can't Still Believe You Are Gone. Adieu Oqua Itu
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Every day since your demise, I think of all whom you've left behind and how they have to figure out a way in the haze to live without you. I think and I don't know they will do that. I don't even know the words that will comfort or console them best. I only can pray they receive grace to know that only God, in his infinite wisdom and ways we can never understand, can be all they need at this time. Rest with the Lord Oqua.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
I never met you personally but everyone i have met who knew you had nothing but wonderful things to say about you, and that in itself, is a testimony to your legacy. I pray our good Lord who has called you home from this sinful world comfort your family and friends in this time of grief. Rest in perfect peace.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Earth's loss, heaven's gain. I know you are with the cloud of witnesses. I pray strength and grace abounds towards your family.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Koko! Oh my Brother! So soon? My heart is heavy. Thinking about you brings so many memories to mind. Only God can fill this emptiness. It is well with your soul.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Wow Oqua!!! It's still difficult to believe or accept that you're gone so soon!!! We grew from being friends to brothers. All the times we shared still very fresh in my memory; the chess games, monopoly, video games, hanging out together and the honor of being one of your groomsmen at your wedding. This is so sudden!!! You were always a pleasure to be around and a jolly good fellow too. It's hard to say good bye just like that, but I guess we can't question God for choosing to call you so soon. You will forever be in our hearts and minds. Rest peacefully with the Lord until we meet again my dear friend and brother.
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Oqua may the good Lord bless your soul and grant you eternal rest in his bossom. No amount or volume of words can be measure to the emptiness & space you left behind for your love ones......... Who are we to question God on this your sudden peaceful departure? Non of us can await or stand the response, rest on Oqua. Rest fully in peace
July 28, 2016
July 28, 2016
Oqua Itu..Oqui.. I can't forget the shock I felt as Menku woke me up from sleep that you had passed. I thought it was a joke so I went to your facebook page to read your post that morning.. And I've been going to your page a million times daily to see if there has been a message of your safe return. But I saw this memorial today and reality has hit me Oqua that you're really gone from the earth. I can't stop crying for the ten years I've known you, you've been a consistent amazing guy.
But today i will meditate on the words in the Bible in Psalm 116:15 "The death of Gods faithful ones is valuable in the Lords sight." May you remain ever valuable in the sight of God, your family and friends. It was a priviledge knowing you dear.
But today i will meditate on the words in the Bible in Psalm 116:15 "The death of Gods faithful ones is valuable in the Lords sight." May you remain ever valuable in the sight of God, your family and friends. It was a priviledge knowing you dear.
July 24, 2016
July 24, 2016
News of your death came to me with great shocked... I just wondered if it was a joke or a dream but the reality is what I still can't believe that you are no more alive. I believe God knows everything under the sun and reasons why he allowed this sudden demise of our beloved Oqua. Words can't express the vacuum, sorrows, tears and pains your untimely demise has brought to us and your family. I know you have kept your faith and run your race with God and your crown of glory is with God to live in eternity with him. I pray God in heaven to comfort your wife and family and give us all the fortitude to bear this great lost. Rest in peace Till we meet again on the last day. My deepest condolences.
July 23, 2016
July 23, 2016
WORDS FAILED ME TO EXPRESS MY FEELINGS TOWARDS THE DEATH OF LION OQUA ITU(JNR). SUNSET @ NOON....COULDN'T HOLD MY TEARS.....WHAT A LOSS .......CAN'T ASK GOD WHY?.....YOUR GENTLE NATURE I WILL MISS..... MAY THE GOOD LORD GIVE YOUR FAMILY,FRIENDS AND RELATIVES THE FORTITUDE TO BEAR THIS LOSS. MAY YOUR GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE.
July 21, 2016
July 21, 2016
I attended the Cabinet meeting at Calabar last Lions Year and you invited me to your gala later that night and ever since then we became friends and kept in touch. At owerri we had a long discussion on how to improve on the leo and Lions programmes and we shared thoughts. I never knew you will not be alive to actualize those plans of ours. Adieu My dear Friend, A president of my time, We take solace that you died after making some impact in service to humanity. Rest in Peace Oqua Jr
July 21, 2016
July 21, 2016
Was hoping that you will personally debunk the news and qualify it to be a rumour. But with the daily unfolding, it can't be a rumour. With so much hurt, I bid you farewell a worthy Lion that was soft spoken and kept to his words. I can't question the creator and I also know that it did not happen without his consent. RIP worthy Lion and may God give those you left behind the fortitude to bear the loss. Esiere
July 21, 2016
July 21, 2016
Itu my guy. Words eludes me. I still remember our gist, jokes and laughter in Asaba. My loving thoughts and prayers will accompany u as u journey home to our heavenly father .
July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016
Such a sad day it was..keep resting in the bossom of the most high God..God please console his young family
July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016
Oqua. .......trully I lack words but all in all,rest in peace. I pray for grace and comfort and His overwhelming love for everyone you left me behind. I pray you get a place to sing with the saints.
July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016
Life is a candlelight in the wind! So sad ur light has been put out so early. I'm sure you're smiling down at us! I know you would have a better view watching ur kids grow from up there! Goodnight Koko!
July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016
Oqua, Words fail me as I write this. You were more than a friend to me. I could count on you at anytime cause I knew you would always come through for me. You are (can't use were cos u still live) an epitome of patience. You never saw anyone's weaknesses but their strengths.
I could never really picture you without a smile on your handsome face, a face that reflected what was within "a beautiful heart".
We had great times together, those memories and even pictures I would continually cherish. Your openness was overwhelming, you were always Willing to lend a helping hand even at your own inconvenience and discomfort. You are indeed an ANGEL.
I would never forget our last conversation in Owerri and all our plans in Abuja during District Governor presentation. I remember when you told me goodbye little did I know is goodbye forever.
You are greatly missed. I thank God for making me know you and I know you are in heaven smiling down.
I Love you my friend but God loves you more. Looking forward to seeing you again when we shall meet to part no more.
Adieu my dear friend!!
I could never really picture you without a smile on your handsome face, a face that reflected what was within "a beautiful heart".
We had great times together, those memories and even pictures I would continually cherish. Your openness was overwhelming, you were always Willing to lend a helping hand even at your own inconvenience and discomfort. You are indeed an ANGEL.
I would never forget our last conversation in Owerri and all our plans in Abuja during District Governor presentation. I remember when you told me goodbye little did I know is goodbye forever.
You are greatly missed. I thank God for making me know you and I know you are in heaven smiling down.
I Love you my friend but God loves you more. Looking forward to seeing you again when we shall meet to part no more.
Adieu my dear friend!!
July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016
Like a candle in the wind you disappeared,Oqua rest on bro we love and we will miss you greatly.
Adieu
Adieu
July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016
Rest in the bosom of the Lord.
July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016
Still can't imagine you're no more. We spoke at length the last time we met... I never knew that would be the last discussion we will ever have. Your calm, quiet and simple nature endeared you to many. Memories of you we will always keep. Farewell Lion Oqua
July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016
As shocking as it could be, my only wish was for the news of your death to be a rumour this didn't happen. What a great loss! Words failed me, it's hard to say good bye may you rest in the bosom of the Lord. Adieu Oqua.
July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016
A life lost, but many may have lived because of his service.
July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016
I thought d story wl change, thought it was a fake news of an unconfirmed story, though still hard to come to terms wt dis. In case it is confirmed, RIP my brother, we wl miss u forever. Luv u so much my cousin of life. In case u happen to stumble on my twinny mercy Azu (mamarosa), my cousin Oqua Bassey Edim, etc pls tell dem I missed dem so much. Good bye brotherly
July 17, 2016
July 17, 2016
Words have failed m.Never would I have imagined it will b this soon.such an amiable,warmth,peaceful and life touching soul.the little I knew about you left an indelible prints.i pray for d repose of your soul even as u remain evergreen in our hearts.Adieu Oqua.
July 17, 2016
July 17, 2016
Oqua was my friend, and I can boldly say, he lived a good life and there is nothing to mourn about, that young man achieved miles stones that many even with 70 and beyond years in life didn't even dream about. I shed a tear because I would miss him, but I wipe my eyes and celebrate this young man who didn't need forever to make his mark. Thank you Lord for the life and times of oqua itu.. Rest in peace dear friend.
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July 8, 2020
by D'zyna Eni
Oh death, you scar!
Yet a little while,
This hurt you spit that exceeds
The excruciating pain of a vipers sting
Will expire too at the resurrection
When at last the risen Bride Groom returns
With luminance immeasurable
And power invincible.
Then, wilted Roses will bloom again,
With everlasting petals that will wither never.
A little while, you scar, a little while!”
Excerpt From “THE FINISHERS TALE” BY: D., QUEEN OF F’A’ARTS
Dedicated to Mr Oqua Itu... angels that have lived among us.
THE MEMORIES KEEP COMING!
July 14, 2017
by Markie Nd
Sometimes it's so easy to say, Time heals! That's true in context. But it's also true that events and places in the present, whenever there's a familiar setting, trigger treasured memories that leave us just sighing and saying, God knows best! I have so much memories to share about Oqua, but picking on one leaves me wondering how hard it appears that one doesn't know where to start from, or what to say. Should I touch on the memories of the Street we grew up? First Park? The Samsung Childhood photos? My nickname, 'Zimondo'? Or the ones from the last high school? What about FirstBank? Truth is, I'll come up with something to share soon enough, that will not only bring back those cherished memories, but will be a great inspiration to all!
August 27, 2016
by yvonne Eluma
Many Christians have a wrong view of death. We think we’re going from the land of living to the land of dying. But the opposite is true. If you know Jesus, you are going from the land of dying to the land of the living. Here are some of the images the Bible uses for the death of a Christian: going to sleep and waking up in heaven . . . moving from a tent to a mansion . . . walking from the darkness into a well-lit room . . . coming home to see your family and friends . . . being set free from prison . . . taking a long journey to a new land . . . riding a chariot to the New Jerusalem . . . moving into a brand-new home . . . opening a gate to a brand-new world. for all of the things you taught me, I say thank you. We miss you dearly but we believe you're in a better place. Solong Oqua!!!