Tributes
'The greatest joy in life is to accept Jesus as ones lord and personal savior. That you humbly did. While in abuja early 2014 you sought peace and made amends...thank you for giving me these five beautiful children. Bago Zaye, better is the end of a matter than the beginninng. Adieu Prom' -
Martine Khobe
MINDAPA. He has gone ahead of us and we will be catching up with him soon. He has not gone far. We have been together since 1974 or thereabouts at FRCN Kaduna. Truelly, we have been together as good friends. We ask God blesses on him. Munyi rashi da Mindapa -
Al Bashir
We wish to commiserate with the family and the entire bwatiye kingdom for the loss of a foremost journalist and broadcaster, Mr Nyaka Mindapa of the former Democracy in Action fame.
Mindapa, a dependable defender of modern democracy, honest, caring, principled, supportive incorruptible, bold and frank journalist of intergrity. indeed firm, extremely transparet and impeccably professional professional, a man who served as this state's General manager ABC.
Nyaka Mindapa will be remembered as a rare gem who contributed enormously to the develpment of Adamawa state and broadcast media. His passion for unity in diversity will forever remain our guiding principles as leaders.
May the good lord grant his family and the bwatiye ace the fortitude to bear the irrearable loss and grant him a place in the bosom of our lord.Amen
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His Excellency, Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow , Governor of Adamawa State on behalf of his family and the good people of Adamawa state
Ladan Waziri RIP.
Abdulmalik Addy The word Smith himself. My Oga who taught me so much farewell. May the Lord grant you rest and your family the fortitude to bare this irreparable loss.
"That's Nyaka Mindapa In Action. I am Abdulmalik Addy your Producer Almighty God.
Iddy Bko Ayya .... !!! Mindapa gone. May his ever vibrant soul RIP.
Shamakin Wakili I'm hassan usman you are my former editor in chief the democrat news paper kd naji abin da yasameka allah kara lafiya nagode.
Ibrahim Auduson May God grant the soul of this worthy citizen eternal rest. Amin.
Richard Umaru May his soul rest in peace. He was an amiable colleague and friend.
John Fwah Nyaka, my brother, rest in the bossom of the Lord, amen.
Haruna Sulaiman Immediately you mentioned MINDAPA the only name that came to mind is NYAKA MINDAPA. To me there is only one MINDAPA and that is the one with NYAKA. May his shortcomings be forgiven. My condolence to u, family and all his colleagues
Suleiman Alhassan Dambam RIP
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Ayya!I am sad to hear this.The memories I have of Nyaka are very fond indeed.His family may take comfort from a life full of achievements,which he left.May God console his family,as well as the redoubtable BCNN/RTK/FRCN kaduna team from which my generation gained so much.
Adamu Lawal Mijinyawa Alas! What a loss! May he rest in perfect peace. May Allaah grant us the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Zidon Zakka May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
Liz Asabe Ikilama May his soul rest in peace! Amen!................he will be fondly remembered...............GBC your number 1 Radio station in mind!
Umar Mahmud Nyaka Mindapa ! One of the best Political Producers on radio. " Im Isa Ndime, your producer Nyaka Mindapa". A political programme " Politics in Action"produced by Radio Kaduna in the 70's. Rest in peace.
Emmanuel Yawe Sad. I will not be there. Just heard of his death on Timawus Mathiasfacebook page. I am here in Yenagoa Bayelsa State attending a conference of Nigerian Editors. I remember our days in Yola when many people mistook me for a Bachama man because I was close to Uncle Tima, Nyaka and many other Bachama people. May his soul rest in the Lord. We are an endangered specie.
Mohammed Askira May his soul rest in peace. The producer of the famous 'Democracy in Action', a popular program on FRCN Kaduna during the second republic is no more.
Ruth Yohanna Continue to rest with the Lord daddy. For the family pls accept my condolences.
Margaret Yusuf Hmmmm. This life.
Richard Ngaro Allah ya jika maza. One era is gone RIP
Nicks Kaino May God rest his Soul !
Ezekiel Amin Boryo May the soul of the departed Rest in peace.Amen
Igawe Vinante God rest his soul
Tina Hanis May his soul rest in peace and may God comfort his family and friends.
Milka Zadok May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace with The Lord . Amen and may the family have the fortitude to bear the lost , on behave of my family please accept our sympathy .
Amos Zubeiru May his soul rest in peace Amen
Bature Ahmed My condolence to his family.
Daniel Shaga Ismaila He was a man that was passionate in his profession, happy doing what he loved, and indeed a gentleman. May his soul RIP.
Bashiru Ismail-ahmad Nyaka paid his dues to the Nation. I was there. RIP
Solomon Ajiduku Oh! My mentor is gone. I did not hear about your death, i was just browsing, and quipped as Uncle Tim, reeled out the programme of events for your burial.
You and Emmanuel Yawe, taught me how to work hard and carve a niche for myself, which i have done instructively. As you be laid to rest on Saturday, i pray God to forgive your sins and grand you eternal life, till we meet to part no more. Adieu!
Iddy Bko Quite a fitting tribute to a man who passed on leaving not just traces of his accomplishments , but also an evergreen longing for his iconic , masterpiece forays in radio broadcasting.
Christy Twaliwi Zwingina Unbelievable. This is shocking. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Pekamuno Muradi May his soul rest in perfect peace amen
Mcdonald Aleyideino Rest on sir
Jean Tarfa RIP! Sir your footsteps in the sand of time can never be erased. You came, you saw and you conquered. The One and only True "DEMOCRACY IN ACTION"
Jiddare Ummsulaim May God rest his soul in peaceful eternity.
Habsatu Dahiru On GBC as Director Programmes in 1982 he Iintroduced the 30 minutes news package in English, Fulfulde and Hausa, Issues And Events, Taba Kidi Taba Karatu, Just A Minute, Sarki Goma, Who Am I,Gongola River Boat Ride a musical in the Afternoon, which Uncle Tim use to present in the morning etc. RIP our Director and GM, you have been a great contributor in channeling our cruise in Radio Broadcasting.
Mikah Zephaniah Any Good thing on Earth never last! Adieu.
Bashir Usman Another great member of that wonderful FRCN/RTK Team of the 70's takes a bow. Each and everyone of you has and continues to make an indelible mark in the profession. May the Almighty comfort us.
Rabiu Aliyu We will be catching up with him ultimately NOT soon. May his soul rest in perfect peace, other tributes say what a good life he led.
Bitrus Gwamna He and Al Bashir welcomed me into the News & Current Affairs Dept in 1979. I remember Mindapa as a fun-loving individual and a fine producer. I pray for comfort for his family.