May Allah forgive your shortcomings. We met at the IBRO school in Ibadan in 2013. You were such an inspiration for us and encouraged us about the opportunities in neuroscience. I would miss your oratory skills. Goodnight prof

How time flies. Kolapo my pal. We submit everything to the will of God.
Continue to rest in the bossom of your creator. Still hurts badly.You live in our hearts forever. It is well

Its a year already... Hmmm but it still hurts so badly... The vacuum is so huge ... But we judge God faithful ... May He continue to keep and uphold your family and everyone left behind. Keep resting Uncle T.K... Miss you so dearly ..

You will always be remembered by the entire Moniya community. We pray the Almighty forgive your shortcomings and grant you Al janah firdaous

Uncle TK,

Hhhhmmmn. Sigh. I. Miss. You. So very, very much. I have thought and think about you frequently. Many conversations we should and could have had. hmmmmmnnnn. Okay oh. Hmmmmnnn.

It's exactly a year today My Prof. as I used to call you. You will forever be remembered for your good works. You came and imparted many generations.
I pray that God will continue to protect your family.

Happy Posthumus birthday Prof. Keep resting... It's 5months already and it still hurts like it was ystdy.. Indeed yours was one loss too many ... Miss you dearly ... Didun ni iranti Olododo...

Happy posthumous birthday Prof! Keep resting Sir!! We sure still misses you!!! Adieu!!!

Didun ni iranti olododo. Rest on Prof. TK Hamzat.

Tribute to Professor T.K Hamzat
Professor Hamzat, your death came to me and every member of my family as a great shock. To say it dealt us a big and devastating blow is to understate the feeling!

My path crossed with this great man about 12 years ago in this citadel of learning. He was a great boss with such an admirable personality. He demonstrated such vast knowledge on a lot of subjects that I’m incredibly grateful to have learnt a great deal about life from him.

Professor Hamzat is never one to look down on anyone, and I believe that justifies a maxim I will paraphrase, that the true character of one is reflective in how one treats those who are not in position to offer you anything in return. You exemplified such humane and humble lifestyle.

Your demonstrated kindness and love to everyone in my family. My 8 years old boy on hearing the news of your demise told his sister 5, “you don't remember that Prof. that we use to play bouncing ball in his house…the one who gave us chicken”

Bimbo, my wife was so overwhelmed with grief on hearing of your departure. How can she forget in a hurry how you believed in her and her dreams and gave her all supports within your capacity. How can she forgets how you encouraged her to get her feet wet in photography business when she least knew how to use the small camera she had. You would not only accept those poor quality pictures back then but would pay a wholesome amount to cheer her on. You would offer my family advice and immense support to help us navigate challenging times in our lives.

A wise man once said “We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever. The goal is to create something that will”
Professor Hamzat, you led such an inspiring life! your hospitality, generosity and kindness is unrivalled. What remains with us are the great memories we share of your wonderful life, and nothing can erase that and the legacy of the remarkable life you lived.

Rest on Sir!

Dear Prof Hamzat, words fail me at this moment. Its difficult to accept the reality of your demise which has remained a rude shock. I am comforted by the fact that you lived a fulfilled life and more importantly one full of legacies. You will forever remain in my heart and I am grateful for your generous advice and mentorship.
Adieu Sir. Continue a well deserved rest in perfect peace. May the Lord grant your family the fortitude to bear this loss. I will certainly miss you, but will cherish all the fond memories.

So that is it!!!!!
What a glorious exit at a tender age of a budding intellectual, astute academician, a professional of great repute borne out of the very impactful life you lived.
You have been described with different accolades by different people depending on which part of their lives you touched.
You remained a friend indeed till the end.
Good night Kolapo and rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Sina Oladokun

Hum Prof. TK.
I don't know where to start. I met Prof. during one of the College health talk programmes for staff where he talked on "Benefits of Exercise" The topic was so interesting and educative. This made me to invite him for a special program "Health is Wealth" for my members in the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) ICAN, Ibadan Chapter as the Chairperson then. He gladly accepted and came! Despite the low turn out, he gave his best, encouraged us and took a plague instead of a gift item! Ever since, he had become our friend (FCA) as he usually greet me with our slogan: "Up SWAN" and also answered.

Prof. was such a charming and easy going person, so friendly, humble, accommodating and no dull moment with him. He doesn't belittle anyone irrespective of the status, he listen to people, he rendered possible help and apologized where he couldn't........and so on.

Professor TK, as I fondly called, your life here earth may be short, but it was well spent and so impactful. It was very painful for losing you so early but we thanked God that, you lived an exemplary life and left a good legacy. We thank God for giving you to our generation. You were indeed: A blessing.

God is unquestionable! So, I pray that God will comfort your wife and children, family, colleagues, and everyone on every side because you will be greatly missed.

We love you but God loves you more. Rest on, our dear beloved Professor T. K. Hamzat (FCA)*

R. A. Ojelade (Mrs)
UI

* FCA - Friend of Chartered Accountants - SWAN)

Hello Prof Hamsat! Are you really gone?
What a life! So flimsy, so unserious! Then why do we take you so seriously? Indeed God is the only one that gives this life any meaning it may have.
Please continue to rest in the bossom of God. You are one of the servants who did not bury their talent but used it optimally. May the good Lord console and comfort the immediate and extended families. Amen. Physiotherapy misses you sir.

Dear Prof. Hamzat,
This is so hard to write.............. am just one of the 13 Ghanaian students (pioneering class of Bachelor of Physiotherapy) you taught at the University of Ghana during your time in Ghana as a visiting scholar. I am grateful to God for making us a part of your earthly mission and bringing you our way the time he did. You inspired most of us to undertake further studies. As a beneficiary of the life you lived, it is my fervent hope that the lives you touched like mine will "pay it all and more forward" to encourage the next generation and help make our world a better place.

Rest Well T. K., and may God almighty grant your soul perfect rest.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely
Evans Yayra K. Ashigbi, Ph.D
University of Ghana Physiotherapy Class of 2005.

Kolapo.
I received the news of your demise so suddenly that I'm still trying to come to the reality that you indeed have left.
I thought I would see you when I visit soon.
May you rest in peace.I remember out times at OSCAS-where we met and then in UI/UCH .
Would the entire physiotherapy department UCH please accept my condolences .
Please rest 'Ore'-Oloun a da awon ti o fi sile si

Adieu

It is indeed a great lost, his demise has created a vacuum. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, may Allah forgive his shortcomings. Allahumma amin Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum.

Egbon TK,

I am still in shock to refer to you in a past tense albeit I respect the wisdom from above that I do not understand but submit to.
You were a great egbon, a mentor per excellence, ever ready to give advice but also made it seem like the solution was mine. You were there for me any time I called. I cherished the moments in your office, which became a classroom for me. You shared all you had to make us better.
You inspired me, you encouraged me to aim high and you had a never say no attitude.
You were a role model in growing the UI brand. You believed so much in our alma mater and worked day and night to keep our focus on her vision.
You made us hope for a greater tomorrow where unity rather than divisiveness, the whole rather than individual and the future rather than the present are overarching principles.
I wished you had more time to see the results of the engagements but I believe you are following events from a safe place, at peace with our creator.

May the almighty bestow His mercy on you, comfort your family, be with your academic and professional families and sustain your legacies.

Rest in perfect peace egbon TK.

You didn't need to meet Prof for too long before you realize how much of a blessing to mankind he truly was.

I had read of great men with great personality, who achieved great things. When i met Prof. I met one in person. The level of his diligence, altruism and positive mindset was highly palpable. I know people generally tend to say nice things about those who have crossed the river yonder, but in the case of Prof. Hamzy you do not even need to force it one bit, before all his goodly, godly and compassionate traits fill your heart.

The very fact that he was one of the person full of life and graciousness you could ever meet makes the news of his passing shocking all over again whenever it comes to mind.

Though deeply saddened by your passing and it simply still doesn't make sense , we are proud of your great achievements, beautiful memories and the awesome legacy you have left behind. May the good LORD comfort his immediate family and loved ones

Good night the highly cerebral Prof. T.K Hamzat ❤️&️

I had the privilege of being taught by Prof Hamzat both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels! Prof Hamzat was a very likable person that every young student would love to be around! He didn't only teach us Physiotherapy but he gave us all-round success teaching! His class was ever-lively with his teaching sandwiched with interesting gists and stories! He was an orator per excellence, highly cerebral and emotionally intelligent! The last time we exchanged pleasantries was when he saw my family picture on Facebook in september last year. He typed " Happy family of a gentleman, smiling Omoniyi Alegbeleye", to which I answered "Thank you very much Prof". I never knew that was the last time I will hear from him! Rest in peace my teacher and role model! May God keep your family and all the loved ones you left behind! Adieu! Adieu! Adieu!

Rest in peace, Professor Hamzat . Erudite Scholar. May God console & comfort his family Amen.

Professor Kolapo Hamzat was a gentleman, a professional, my colleague of repute and an accomplished academic. Your life was brief but very impactful. You have left your footprints in the sands of time. May God grant you forgiveness of your shortcomings and grant you aljanah firdaos. You will be missed.

TK as we fondly called him was a very brilliant, hardworking and easy-going gentleman.
He was an academic in the real sense of it. A high flyer and a Schorlar who carved a niche for himself in the early part of his career. This is why he was the first neurophysiotherapist of his time. Wherever he was, he was anobject to reckon with. He doesn't waste words. He was a very jovial person and has power of language construction. This is why as the official Orator of the University, he was quite unique in his performance as he often arrests peoples attention at official functions.
It's still shocking and unbelievable to me that a man that I love and cherished so much will leave us so soon at such early age.
There is a date to be born and a day to quit the stage. Adieu our dear Kolapo. May the good Lord grant him eternity.

Professor T.K Hamzat.
My Prof like I used to talk about you to my friends. You are one of the precious gifts that God brought my way while I was in the university. You took me as your own, the love was palpable and I will always cherish the access I had to you. The access which I will always wish I explored more.
I will forever remember a class you took us on a saturday, you were coming from a wedding ceremony and you came late. You apologised for coming late and told us why. So I asked for what you brought from the wedding, you told me to follow you to your car after class to come get yam, I was surprised and happy at the same time. During the class, I started crying because my head was almost splitting open from ache, you asked what was wrong and I said I had been having the hedache for about a week. You screamed and sent me to A&E UCH, You requested that my friends Dammy and Temilade follow me and you gave us money for whatever we needed. I got to A$E and it was taking some time before they attended to me. Immediately you heard, you called a very high ranking personnel in UCH and told them your student is being left unattended to, in A&E. Within split second, a doctor came to attend to me. My care was taking too long and then you cancelled the class because you didn't want us to miss much. You gave another friend of mine more money double the intial amount to cater for whatever I will be needing after the tests and drugs I had done and gotten earlier. You called to check up on me and told me to let you know if I will be needing anything else. I was made to take a bedrest all day and was discharged home in the evening. I had totally forgotten about the yam and I got the surprise of my life when I got back to the hostel and realised you sent down the yam. This is one of the many stories that tell of your kindness, your love, your generosity, your genuineness, your compassion and your humility.

I remember how much you hugged and prayed for me after my project defense. You drove myself, Lase and Dammy to ABH and said we should tell the world you were our first driver when we became graduates.

I remember how I messaged you from the blues for help and you responded immediately and took up the task.

I remember the day you named me 'Latino' and said you always knew that I only needed the right place and people and I will open up like a blooming flower.

I remember the day we had a conversation that lasted for over 2 hours instead of the initially planned 30 minutes when I came to see you after my final exams and had personal discussions with you. You cheered me on, encouraged me, gave recommendations on what to do and told me to let you know when I needed any help.

I remember the last time I came to see you and told you about the success of something you helped me with, You were happy and immediately started working with me on plans that should come next. You already started telling me the things to do, opportunities to access and how to position myself for the best outcomes. You were ready to go all the miles with me.

I remember Prof, I remember. The many sweet memories of our conversations/relations came flooding, when I heard you are gone. Gone. Gone. Gone? Ah! This one stings, and it stings bad.
You have cheered on every decision I have made career/academic wise. You have proven to be my ever support system and that transcended beyond academics. You gisted with me like a friend, told me stories that shaped you. You saw through me, told me things about myself and how you were once like me, striving to make the best out of life. You did, it's just too soon for you to leave.

No news of anyone passing has made me feel this way in 13 years, I can't even describe the feeling. My chest hurts physically.

I always end my messages to you with 'Your Latino Aburo Always'. I still am, I always will be. I will tell stories of you to whoever I marry because I had thought you would meet him like I promised you when you said I shouldn't marry an 'akata'.
You care, you love, you give, you laugh. The past tenses just don't do it for me.
Ese sir. Mi o ni gbagbe yin laye. I will try my best to pay it forward. O dun mi o, O dun mi gan. But all the pictures of you smiling said 'It's alright my Latino Aburo' and I will take that. I will remember your words "Bimbo, as long as you don't stop pushing, doors will open". I won't Prof, I won't. I had really hoped you will always be there when I run in with the many good news I intended to share with you.
But it's alright. God knows best.

Great men are called by their names- a statement you once made in class.

Rest well, Kolapo Hamzat. A great man I was priviledged and honoured to know.
I will miss you very much my friend and teacher.

May the good Lord comfort your family that you love evidently and unapologetically.

Your Latino Aburo, Always.

Late Professor Tal'hat Kolapo Hamzat.

Although very painful, but the day you died has been decided since when you were 4 months in your mother's womb.
The day you took your last breath was the day you completed what God has sent you to come and do on the surface of this earth. And you did it to the best of your ability as I am also a benefactor of your messages.

Death is an irrefutable fact we can’t deny. Time and again, we lose ourselves in this transient world thinking that we are going to live here forever. As a result, Allah reminds us and shows us signs of the loss of a loved one to show that everything in this world is just temporary.

Losing a loved one is undeniably a grief-stricken and devastating moment, especially for the family and close friends.

I pray may Almighty Allah forgives you (Prof. TK Hamzat) and elevates your station among those who are guided.
Send you along the path of those who came before, and forgive you and us.
May Allah, enlarge for you, your grave and shed light upon you in it (Amiin).

As family and friends, all he needs again from us is our prayers. Another good thing a faithful follower of Islam can do for their departed loved one is to offer charity or Sadaqa on their behalf alongside his charity or Sadaqa that he gives while still alive. This is according to the Sunnah and one that should be taken with high importance. Also, for the millions of people who benefited and tap from his wealth of knowledge and advice, let's try to remember some of the bits of advice the departed may have shared with us and try to act them out. This will allow him to have the incessant reward for the knowledge he imparted when they were still alive.

Lastly, reflection.
Let us take this pivotal and precious moment of contemplation over the reality of this temporary world and that we will also depart from this transient phase to join our creator.
We are encouraged to think about death over and over again and visit graveyards to keep us back on track and assess our current relationship and state with God.

Prof TK. Your death is a colossal loss to many. I pray may Almighty Allah accepts your return (Amin).

Prof. Tal-Hatu Kolapo Hamzat, you will live forever in our hearts. You were a rear gem, an astute physiotherapist, an embodiment of intelligence and a good adviser. Your contribution to the physiotherapy profession will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

The passing of TK is a colossal loss to the Nigeria Physiotherapy Community worldwide. We mourn the loss of an erudite scholar, a vastly published author, a prolific researcher, and a role model and mentor to many. TK as we fondly call, Professor Kolapo Hamzat was a brilliant mind, inquisitive, innovative and industrious academic. As Physiotherapy Students in those days, he was also a sound and intelligent student 'politician' as he served on the Executive Council of the Nigerian Association of Physiotherapy Students (NAPS), 1992-1994, when I was national President. TK Hamzat will not be forgotten for his immense contributions to the development of education and practice of Physiotherapy in Nigeria, Ghana, Africa and the whole world. We salute and celebrate his time, though brief on the side of the universe.

TK will be solely missed. We pray to The Almighty God to grant his wife, children, other family members and friends the grace and strength to bear this great loss. May his soul rest in peace. Adieu, TK.

Prof. E. B. John

This is truly a huge shock..still feels surreal and untrue..

It is still shocking! Prof, you brought pride to our profession. I can't still forget how captivating your inaugural lecture was, so many people wanted to see the youngest Professor in the history of UCH and the first Professor in Neurophysiotherapy in Africa. You boldly delivered your lectures so passionately during my Msc and I am glad that you contributed to my career advancement. May God rest your soul

Professor Hamzat did not just prepare his students for the profession. He prepared us for life in general. I cannot overstate how much of an influence he's been in my life even from a distance. Adieu great mentor and teacher

Adieu my teacher, my friend and my mentor. You are indeed a friend, a seasoned teacher, your departure was a rude shock that I find difficult to believe and accept. I pray God in His infinite mercy will keep and support the family you left behind and comfort our hearts. You are a significant part of my academic success story. I will miss you greatly.

Professor T.K Hamzat, my lecturer, Senior colleague, uncle and great teacher. It is with a great shock I received the news of your passing, even still in shock till now. You were a man with great talents and charisma who taught us how to package private physiotherapy practice being a classy man that you are. I wouldn't have thought you will leave this stage in 20 years time and I looked forward to you taking on the reins of leadership in UCH as you proposed. You were an ambitious person who was never desperate gently taking strides as you achieved all you did.
You were a visionary who I looked up to from afar of. I will surely miss you on this side of divide. Sun re ooo
May God grant your family - wife and children the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss. Sleep well

Hearing the news of you passing away breaks my heart, it sounded unreal but it was hard to bring myself to the reality of it. I still remember how you invited our parents for PTA meeting while I was still in 100l because you were concerned about our academic success. The passion and method you used in teaching were quite unique. I can still remember how you'll come to class with a cup of coffee, telling us to abstain from soda drinks...you're life is an epitome of intelligence,versatility,care,love...fun and a lot more.
You made me know my agbo ile(family house I hail from). Rest on Prof TK Hamzat
You'll forever remain in my heart.
I'll surely miss you

Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'u. There is a time to be born and there is a time to die. Prof TK Hamzat, this is your time. You did not only teach me about physiotherapy but about life entirely. We your student from University of Maiduguri will forever remain grateful for your love and knowledge you impacted on us. There is also a saying that good people dont last, Hamzat you are one of them. May Aljannatul firdausi be your final home

I can still recall my experience with you in the classroom... Over 10yrs ago... Still fresh... I can remember some slogans used... You made the difficult profession very easy to learn and practise. Because of your mentorship, I am able to save lives today... You made me visualize physiotherapy, admired and developed passion for it which is only growing higher today... Prof. Hamzat is the Physiotherapist and then the rest of us...

Dr. Usiju Satumari (PT) MNSP
Physiotherapist

The Board members, Management and entire staff of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria received with a rude shock the news of your passing away. Your death leaves us with a piercing pain that we will sorely live with for a long time. Prof, you were a good reference and the body of Physiotherapy in Nigeria will sorely miss you.
Continue to Rest in Peace.

Dr. Akanle Olufunke. T
Registrar/CEO
Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board

Oh My Professor TK, this came to me like a thunderbolt from the skies. You were an inspiration to all of us as physiotherapy students. My first encounter with you at UCH in 2013 during the NAPS convention left deep impression in me and solidified my convictions that I was on the right path.
Your inaugural lecture “ from ward to ward, the neurophysiotherapist as the returning officer “ was a vade mecum for me as a young student then. A great scholar, mentor and genius. You will be greatly missed and my condolences to your loved ones.
Rest on Prof TK
Forever in our hearts

A man of impact. Kind and generous of spirit. Rest in peace.

Quite unbelievable u have to leave so soon,it's heart breaking for all of us in the physio world. My last meeting with u was in maiduguri and I appreciate that opportunity, you have left all of us in sorrow, even in our phone discussions, u never gave any clue that we gonna miss u this soon, you were very smart and achieved so much within ur short sojourn in this world,that's the only consolation left for us all, I pray God to grant ur wife and kids and the enter Physiotherapy world the fortitude to bear ur loss. You will truly be missed.

Requiscat en pace Prof TK

He was such a fantastic professional. I used to call him technical knockout TK Hamzat. When I was having my internship at the then General hospital Ikeja, now LASUTH, he was a youth corper then and we had a monthly Hospital clinical presentation in a big hall, where doctors, pharmacists, Physiotherapists nurses and other health professionals were present, he dazed the presenter with technical questions and answered 80% of the questions that came up after the presentation that day, I heard some people asking underground, who is he? O ga o he is a physiotherapist...... Are you sure? ...... I learnt he is even a corper .... And so on. I have never felt so proud to be a physiotherapist like I felt that day. And I told him he technically knocked out everybody that day according to his initials. He just laughed Kolly potato as he called me, o serious. He came, he saw , he conquered. May his soul rest in peace and may Almighty God give his family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Gone too soon. You will be sorely missed.
Your work on accessibility lay the groundwork and was the benchmark for my final year project.
You’re a great man, rest peacefully in the bosom of the Lord.

Adieu Prof, your life impacted us all. This is a great loss to our dear profession. May God keep all you left behind. May your children attain greater heights.

A visionary, smart, articulate and hardworking professional. May God grant his family, colleagues and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.

Rest in peace Sir. You will be forever remembered.

Gone too soon.

I've always longed to be your student. But this came too sudden. An Institute of knowledge and learning. I'm grateful for the little I got from you from afar.

An icon has indeed fallen.
What a great loss to the entire profession!
I will forever miss you my mentor sir.
May your gentle soul finds solace with God Almighty.

Oh, life is fleeting. Here today, gone tomorrow.

You were special in your own way. You blazed trails and made breakthroughs, yet still a mortal man as death has shown us today.

I called Busola as soon as I heard, because she introduced me to you way back at Benin Conference. Yes, you were a few years my senior in undergraduate days, but I didn't "meet" you then. Haven freshly obtained your PhD, you were a beacon and a reference point to our goals and aspirations. You became an adviser, encourager and motivation through our masters program days. You taught, played, ate with, corrected and mentored us. You were not my supervisor then, but I was looped into your crowd because of Busola.

When I wanted to defer some courses because I didn't attend the lectures, you encouraged me to believe in myself, read up and attempt them. You were right, and I graduated with my class, despite all odds.

You started my PhD program with me, and gave me guideposts, even though we didn't finish together.

Prof, you were one of Ibadan's finest and beacons in Physiotherapy. It's painful to lose you like this.

May the Lord have mercy on your soul and grant you rest.

May Aunty Bisi and your children be comforted.

Goodnight Sir.

Our path crossed while I was schooling in the University of Ghana School of Allied Health Sciences, and you left a mark. You are a rare breed and we thank God for the amazing life of service that you lived. Thanks for all your investments in your students scattered all over the world. May posterity be kind to you and may you find rest in God. Amen. Adieu Prof. T.K Hamzat.

Prof!! This news was too hard for me to come to terms with!!! How I wish this was a ruse!! But perhaps you are indeed gone to the great beyond. The vacuum left is quite deep Prof!! Rest on fine gentleman!! Rest on the highly cerebral one, humble and humorous!!
We will miss you Sir! Rest on and keep cheering us on from the great beyond!!!

Hello Prof,
I feel so sad about your demise...like it personally hurts me. I don't know why you are dead but you shouldn't be dead for Christ sake! My encounter with you at UCH in 2013 and afterwards is still very fresh and I can't believe you are gone...just like that? ‍♂️ You inspired most of us in this Physiotherapy profession... I remember the euphoria in my class then when you were announced professor and not just a professor but the youngest Neuro PT professor in Africa.

I am honestly sad about but God knows...

May God grant you eternal rest, AMEN. Till we meet again on the resurrection morning