I saw you first during the Diamond Bank customers forum held at Presidential Hotel in Port Harcourt. You were just the right man for the job. You made a lot of your customers smile, and restored jobs and businesses that was at the brink of collapse. You will forever be missed by all. Adieu great man of our time!

Sir Vic,

It's was so sudden and fleeting, like a candle in the wind.

No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

Don’t tell us that you understand; don’t tell us that you know.
Don’t tell us that we will survive b’cus you never should have left now.

Though our arms are empty, our hearts know what to do.
For every beating of our hearts, says that we cherish you.

If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.
If tears could build a stairway, and heartache makes a lane,
We’d walk the path to heaven, and bring you back again.

Death leaves heartache, no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory, no one can steal

But you showed you don’t have to live forever to touch the world,
Your only need to touch the world with enough kindness
To live forever in their hearts.

Walk tall, walk on… one of a few good men, I’ve ever known!

Hmmmmmmmmmm sad, sad, sad is all I can say. Such a great man, Oh death where is thy sting or grave where is thy victory. Rest on Sir Vic.

Dear Sir Vic, all the times I met you during my time at Diamond Bank, you were always jovial and would leave me laughing so loud or giggling like a school girl... I soon found out that this was your leadership style. You were a good man Sir Vic and touched many of us with your warmth, amidst the pressure of work. Your passing is sudden and painful but I know that you are in a much better place... You have left a huge vacuum, but God knows best !

My dear Victor, you always used to say to me, once a boss always a boss, so I guess you were still my boss till you continued your journey. Working with you was one of the best times I had in Diamond Bank. You were like an elderly brother to me and we still kept touch long after we parted ways. Rest in peace great soul though I still can't believe am saying this to you. Goodnight Victor till we see again on resurrection morning.

RIP!!!May the good lord give you eternal rest.

De Victor, De Ogbo, Sleep on, Rest In Perfect Peace. You were one in a million

Till today I still can't believe that you're gone. I still feel the same pain in my chest that I did the day I found out and that pain is definitely not going anytime soon.
You were not just my father. You were my mentor, my motivator, my friend and much more. As you were to many other people.
I can not thank you and mom enough for the way you raised Victor and I. You had big plans for us and I promise to make you proud.
Rest in peace knowing that your children are going to finish what you started in our lives.
Rest in peace knowing that your wife and children are going to fill your shoes.
Rest in peace knowing that you were greatly loved by us.
Rest in peace knowing that you will be forever missed.
Losing you is the hardest thing I've ever had to go through
I love you dad
I can not wait till we reunite in heaven. Until then, rest well my father; you deserve it.

Oh death! I still cant believe it!! Still in shock!! DEE OGBO, are you truly gone? Odi egwu!! Life is vanity upon vanity.
Sincerely, we have truly lost a brother, a pillar of strength of EZENWOKO's and everybody that has come in contact with him. I am deeply hurt. You left the day no one was expecting it. Very painful!!! There was no chance to even say goodbye to u DEE OGBO, but I know you are seated on the right hand of God.
DEE OGBO, CHAIRMAN, as we fondly call you, just know that you left a footprint in the sands of time that no one can erase. I love and miss you so dearly.
Adieu Nwokoma, Adieu the great Iroko of the entire Ngwaland, ga ije gi nke oma. We shall meet to part no more.
ADIEU! ADIEU!! ADIEU!!!

Dear Sir Vic, May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace and I pray God to comfort your families. Rest on sir

Beloved Victor (Chairman), I cannot believe that you left us all of a sudden and creating a vaccum and hole that cannot be filled. We were like David and Jonathan in the Bible. We loved each other dearly just like David and Jonathan. Your departure is just like Jonathan departed and bruised David's heart. You are love and you will ever be remembered. May the Lord grant you everlasting rest.
Dr. (Pastor) Simon Nnabu Uche

Dee Ogboo,
The news of your passage was like a whirlwind in the United States here. And we, the Ngwa sons and daughters who knew you and what you stood for wept like babies. We had and still have many unanswered questions. Why you? Why the Ezenwoko family? Why now? Why in this way? Why the Ngwas? Why Abia? Most importantly, when and how can we have another like you? It is hard, painful and sorrowful to write about you in the past tense. When my younger brother and me saw you from afar in the village last Xmas, we had no inkling of the fate that awaited the entire Ngwa land with this devastating news. How could we, as mere mortals that we are? It is difficult to find the right words to pay tribute to you. I pray that God will console your children, wife, brothers, sisters and the entire Ngwa land. I pray especially for your mother whose principled life and that of your late dad formed the platform upon which you sprang forward in life. I know you are in heaven because you lived an exemplary life. May your death be a reminder to all humanity that we all need to straighten our lives as we all shall return to the Lord sooner or later. And may all those whose hearts are filled with evil know that on the final day, we will only be remembered by what we have done. We thank God for giving you to the Ezenwoko family, Ngwa land and Abia State. We only wish you didn't depart so soon and so suddenly.

Dee Ogbo, it is not really how long one lived but how well. You were God's most wonderful masterpiece. You lived a life worthy of emulation. Though you are dead in the flesh in the spirit, you are still alive and well.
  You touched many lives, you were kind, generous, peaceful and a great philanthropist. You were leg to the lame, mouth to the dumb and speechless, father to the fatherless, husband to many widows, and you comforted those who had no hope.
  Dee Ogbo, among other things you told me in December 2015 you made this statement: "You cannot help everyone, but you can help someone. If you put a smile on someone's face, God will put a smile on your face." That was your philosophy in life, and you really lived it until the time of your sudden death. You were loved by your family, friends, and many whose lives you touched. Like you always sing: "Our hope is built on nothing less, but Jesus' blood and righteousness. All other sands are sinking sand. Even in the grave, Jesus is Lord." You were an angel here on Earth, and you touched many with your angelic hands. May your humble soul rest in perfect peace.
-From your loving sister, Patricia Uche

Sir Vic, may your gentle soul rest in peace. You are a good man and the world will testify to that.sleep well till we all meet to part no more.the lord will keep you and recieve you in his bossom.amen.

Sir Vic, thank U for the success principles: diligent, discipline, confidence, fair and firm. Its so sad you left too soon but U will always be remembered. Adiós Boss!!!

My dearest Victor, I first met you when I was working with U. K. Eke. You were then a branch manager in Onitsha then quickly rose to become my boss. You also became my friend and a friend to my entire family. You became my husband's very close friend too. You bought the ticket that helped me get a visa to the USA, and when I returned years after, you encouraged me to start Berkley and Juilliard Academy. You were smart, hardworking, focussed and yet loving. You were unique, a very rare combination. You were exceptional. I planned to surprise you with a visit and testimonies of our success. I planned a special appreciation call too. Then on Easter, I saw the news on Facebook. It's late now but I must still say all I wanted to say. Thank you Oga Victor, for being my boss, friend, mentor, counselor, brother, and motivator. I wish I had said this to you on time. Thank you! Maria Rapheal Onyia PhD

Dee Ogboo,I can't really believe you're gone.You were a father to me and my family.I miss your warm reception, your smiles,your jokes.You lived a selfless life.Indeed your demise has created a big vacuum that can never be filled but God knows why.Sleep on! Man of the people! You lived a beautiful life!

I feel so sad and empty knowing that you had left us in this miserable world. The more I try to come to terms with the reality of your death, the emptier I become. Words can't express how I feel inside of me and the pain I go through each passing day.
You showed us fatherly love and sacrificed your happiness just to make sure that we were comfortable. It hurts so badly that i didnt pay you back. It's well.You were a cross bearer and never turned down people's request no matter how difficult.You gave succour to the needy and never looked down on anybody, the level of your affluence notwithstanding. Your generosity knew no bound.
Daddie, you will forever be remembered because you were God's sent. You  lived a worthy life and now that you're gone, we shall fight on knowing fully well that you're still living in our hearts. We will not disappoint you because you never failed us.  Daddie, you were not a saint but you were a righteous man. You fought the good fight of faith, lived a Christ like life and died with Christ on good Friday. May God grant your gentle soul eternal rest Amen.
Good bye daddie, my brother like no other.
    
 

So shocked to hear of Victor's sudden demise.I attest to his leadership and high integrity.My colleagues and I would greatly miss his friendship and professional help. His clear understanding and contribution to the development of our business would always be remembered and appreciated. I send my heartfelt condolences to the family and Diamond Bank.

Like a candle in the wind,you left like you have always said.."Men of honor do not struggle with death"
Your simplicity, peaceful nature,humility ,sense of humour and
Humanitarian nature was second to none.
We have been enriched by your ideas and inspired by your mission.
May your soul find perfect peace in God our father. Amen

Dede..Ogbonna.
We needed you...but God needs you more.
It was too short the company we had with you.
You manifested God himself in all you did on this earthly journey.
Kindness is your second name.
Your life was sacrificial because you did not live a selfish one.
You were a solution to everyone's problem who came your way.
May your soul rest in perfect peace.
God Almighty we cannot challenge you and your decision. .
Please keep his soul well and grant us your comforter.
Auf Wiedersehen. ...Servus...goodbye
Till we meet again. ..
I be Nwauzor

He was choosing from the womb to do something that would make a difference. Now that he has passed away, of course, there is pain and even anger at death coming to a man we dearly loved and cherished.
But in many ways, the gift of his life lives on in our memories and in what all of us have become because of him......He is alive.

A very amiable and quintessential gentleman. Rest in the bosom of the Lord.

We lost a very nice guy.....rest in peace Sir Vic

TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED UNCLE
  They say it is always the good ones who go first and I am tempted to agree, given recent happenings in my life.  Dee ogboo was a perfect gentleman to the core. He was my uncle, the best one anyone could ever ask for. He was always ready to help out with other people's problems.Dee ogboo, even up till now, we still can't believe that you are gone, it's very unfortunate that you left us when we needed you most but our creator knows the best, may he have mercy on ur soul Dee ogboo and may you rest in perfect peace, Amen.... Uncle, ur death will always remain a big blow to us, I love u and I will forever miss u.....
 Gaa nke oma!!!

In 2006, I met a man in Diamond Bank whose personality was life-absolute - infectious smile, bright eyes that seemed intimidating but very friendly, and I introduced myself - and beaming, the man said "I am Victor Ezenwoko but call me Victor". That day till I received the rude shock that Victor is no more, he left a lasting impression of a man you sure find difficult to ignore! To his wife and children, siblings, and the entire Ezenwoko family, I can only image your hearts - please take solace in the good times spend with Victor. May his soul rest in peace. Amen!

Words can't still explain how I feel inside, your memories will leave with us forever. May your soul and soul of all the faithful departed rest in perfect peace Amen. RIP Sir Vic....

TRIBUTE TO DEEDEM VICTOR

Since the news of your passing I have always screamed "NO, not Sir Vic" to every thought of you. I have eventually come to the realization that your physical presence may have left us, you may have passed from this world, but NO DEEDEM VICTOR YOU ARE NOT DEAD, IT IS DEATH THAT IS DEAD.

There is too much beauty in you that death cannot win.

Chukwum debe gi n'ndokwa. Amen.

A great leader! Ever ready to help the young to grow. Your exit is too soon, Oga Victor and a colossal loss to me and to the banking industry. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace in the bosom of our Lord!

Oga Victor.....you were the best leader, mentor and teacher . You believed in me at every point on every assignment and gave me the confidence and support to become what I have become today. Thank you.......forever in my mind. You touched and molded so many people.Rest in perfect peace

Dee Ogb, you brought out the best in me with your advise. My family and I will forever miss your fatherly touch . I won't cry cos we know you are resting in the blossom of the Lord. Rest on big Uncle

I only met u in person just last year. But before then I heard so much about u and how good u were. Even in death, may ur light kip shining and may ur soul rest in peace. To d family u left behind God's comfort n care will always dwell with them. Rip Sir Vic

Don't know how to explain when I heard the news of your death. I console myself knowing that you are now resting in the bosom of our Lord. You are a man of the people, voice of the voiceless, and epitome of humility. Continue to rest with the Lord till we meet to part no more. Goodnight my Mentor.

My darling Uncle. I miss you so much. It saddens me daily to know you are not here. It hurts. I love you so much. Never thought you'd be taken from me so soon. We had plans. We had a deal that expires in 4 years and you won't even be here to see it come to fruition. My heart is broken. I love you, my angel, Uncle Victor!

Death is indeed a necessary end! Though I knew you from afar, the echoes of your big heart and magnanimous sacrifice to put smiles on so many faces stood out and will remain evergreen in our hearts. God bless you sir Vic.Sleep on dee Ogboo

You went about doing good in your own quiet way. You were taken too soon, but our consolation is that God in his infinite wisdom knows best. You have completed the mission he assigned to you on earth. And in a quiet way as you have always been, he took you to be with him. Rest well, amongst the angels, chairman! God bless you

We will greatly miss you Sir. You were a great philantropist and an icon of humility.
REST IN PEACE SIR!

News of your death hit me so hard that i still think it is but a dream....but there is a consolation, you lived a good life worthy of emulation and so there is a ray of hope and a smile on my face even as i write this with tears trickling down my cheeks...your watch has ended and you have returned to your maker...a place where there is no sorrow, death, fighting or hatred...we will all miss you and you will forever be imprinted in our hearts......we love you

The beauty of life isn't in the number of years lived on earth but in its quality and the number of lives impacted positively. No matter how long one lives on earth, it would still have an end; even the days of Methuselah came to an end. Sir, I never got to meet you in person in this plain of life but the testimonies of your good deeds are more than overwhelming.
We all mourn your demise because you will be missed here but heaven isn't in a mournful mood because a good man just arrived home. Philippians 1:21 says- For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Rest in Peace, Sir.

From all of us at RENEWAL CHAMBERS, PORT HARCOURT.

On that Good Friday night you went to answer the supreme call, it was like one of your usual journeys. But you have not returned ever since. You are gone like a candle in the wind.
Death is a necessary end that will come when it will come. But like a candle, you lit dark corners and brought illumination. You brought joy and laughter to all around you.
You have run the good race. You have also fought the good fight. Though your life was brief but you were like an eagle. You left indelible marks in all that you touched. You had soft, gentle and big heart - a heart of love and forgiveness.
I believe that those who gave lives beauty live forever in the hearts of men.
Ogboo, you remain forever in our hearts as affirmed in the last stanza of Edna St. Vincent Millay's "Dirge without music" 'Down,down down, in the darkest of the grave.Gently they go, the beautiful, the tender, the kind; I know. But I do not approve. And I am not resigned'.
Adieu, brother, friend and in-law.

Dee Ogbo,
U were one of a kind, a rare gem, a rare Ngwa man. Ur humility and hospitality was second to none. I am proud to be called an Ngwa man because of people like you. Sleep on my brother. "IN UNUM LUCEANT". Continue to shine ur light upon us. Ngwa Land will miss u, GCU will miss u, u will always be remembered. U fought a good fight and u kept the faith. We will never forget.

It is indeed unfortunate, painful and unbelievable that we are writing a tribute to you because you supposed to have lived to bury our old mum, but today, reverse is the case. What a purnishement? Mother burying his son. MY brother who could not hurt a fly, It's only God who knows the circumstances behind your tragic death, God I believe that vengeance is yours. The wicked will never go unpunished.
   Dedem, we spoke last on 24th March, 2016 and you told me to prepare a nice vegetable soup which you will eat on Easter Sunday when you come, I got your house ready, dressed your bed waiting for your arrival. Little did I know that the bed I dressed is where your corpse will be laid.
  Dee Ogboo, you were a special gift from God, a peacemaker, very reliable, gentle, caring, very respectful, cheerful, simple, charitable, accommodating, generous to a fault, brilliant, a linguistic, forthright in your dealings with people, always ready to help in any situation and exceptionally likable. People who knew my senior brother will testify these qualities.
  I can't believe that I will neither see you nor receive your calls anymore. Well, we are nothing to question God because he alone knows why.
  If options were given either to live or to die, I know you wouldn't have chosen to die now and I strongly believe you made heaven. Well, if there is anything like reincarnation, you will still be one among the twelve.
  Nwannem oma, O.G.B, rest in peace till we meet to part no more.

TRIBUTE TO A MAN OF THE PEOPLE
Dear Victor,
    I write this letter with a heavy heart and eyes full of tears. I remember very clearly that we spoke on the phone on Thursday 24th March, 2016 and you promised that you will be visiting home on Easter Sunday-27th March, 2016 and had already bought your flight ticket. Indeed, for this impending visit, our discussion was brief, since we looked forward to a full time discussion, come Easter Sunday.
   With deep sense of loss, I regret that this visit never took place again, as what we heard the following day was the ugly news of your death. This devastating news came to us like a thunder bolt, with great shock and horror and none of us here believed it. What a tragedy!
   In our confusion, many questions have been asked without any answers. You were not sick for a moment Vic. What actually went wrong then? Who was responsible for this eclipse? These are some of the questions to which no answers have been found.
   Your sudden dismise without a word to anybody is a calamity and a colossal loss. People, young and old are weeping , the widows you catered for are confused in their grief. The St. Michael Catholic Umuacha ( your home church ) which you contributed very immensely to build and the entire community are mourning. Your friends and well wishers are still in doubt. The young school leavers who submitted their CVs to you last December, with the hope of securing a job through you are helpless and despondent. The list is endless.
   Victor, your life here on earth was short but greatly eventful. You preached and practiced peace. You were kind and generous and above all God fearing. You showed love to everyone who came across your way. You were indeed a man of the people who lived a simple life free from arrogance and deceit. Honesty was your watch word. These virtues are lasting legacies that will remain even after your death.
  Since death remains a mystery and an inevitable end for all mortals, we take solace in the fact that you lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation. I am proud to say that you touched many lives positively during your sojourn here on earth and this will for ever remain your testimony.
   Lastly, having fought the good fight and maintained the faith, God in His infinite mercy and goodness, will not fail to count you worthy of His heavenly kingdom. Keep resting in His bossom till the resurrection morning when we shall meet to part no more.
  Good Night.
                                               Your Brother In law
                                                   Oga Egbu

Dear Grandpa, it always warmed my heart each time you looked down at me with the most beautiful smile I know and called me "Princess". You were not only my Grandpa, but also my Uncle, Friend & Teacher. I am proud to be an Ezenwoko because of you. l miss you so much, Grandpa; I will always love you to the moon and back❤.

TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED FRIEND AND IN-LAW

I write with pain in the heart and also with thanksgiving to God Almighty, for the life and times of a renowned personality, in-law and friend, whom God has called to his eternal reward in the mean-time. He until the last moment remained an icon and a model of authentic Christian and community living. A Holy man. A good man. A simple man etc.

His presence on earth was that of inspiration, motivation and courage for all who came around him. A respecter of men, an educator of champions. It is indeed a chapter closed over excellence, simplicity, humility. However, even in his absence, his shadows will continue to loom large, his mission even well accomplished.

Those who benefited from his benevolence remain un-countable. Very difficult to pick out a fault in him. A man of truth and justice underneath is compassion and love. Victor's dealings with people we characterized with unity of purpose and purity of intention. Victor never condoned half measures, he rather encouraged excellence. A transparent man.

My pain is that this type of Victor comes once in a generation. I pray the Almighty God to console me, his immediate family, (wife and two children), P-De-P (the mother) and other siblings.

Farewell Ogbo, Farewell great one, Farewell Ogom as you fondly call me. Go in peace true and worthy friend till we met to part no more.

Rev. Fr. Chima Nnadozie (CMF)
V -  Victory
I  -  Innocence
C -  Charitable
T -   Trustworthy
O -   Obedience
R -   Religious and Respectful

All these you represent while on earth as "Victor"

HYMN
Victor nwa Chineke eh wo
Victor nwa Ezenwoko eh woo
Victor nwa Chineke Eeh
Omere unu gini ee Omere unu gini
Ogburu madu.

1. Onye nwuru n'elu obe Eh woo
utali apiara ya nihi unu eh woo
okpu ogwu ekpubere ya n'isi ee
Omere unu gini ee Omere unu gini
Ogburu madu.

2. Ube amara ya n'akuku ee woo
Asu aburu ya n'iru ee woo
Akaja emere ya maka njo mu ee
Omere unu gini ee, Omere unu gini
Ogburu madu.

Daddy,with uncontrollable tears streaming down ma cheeks I write this. There were soooo many lessons to learn from you ( from your humility to your selflessness to your gentility, to name but a few of your attributes). De Ogbo, I still wonder why God had to let you go this sooon but i guess i will never understand because His ways are not our ways neither are His thoughts ours.I remember the 5weeks I spent with you in 2014, you were really fun to be with (I would miss your dance steps and the way you used to tease me). I would miss you calling me "Prof" each time we spoke over the phone. You didn't wait to get the helicopter you said my future husband would bring to u instead of wine * smiless*. I miss you soooo much grandpa/ uncle. People say the rich mostly give to the rich but you majorly gave to those who couldn't even pay you back because you believed that the greatest investment anyone could make in life is investing in people. Daddy, we all miss you. If tears and prayers could bring u back am sure you would be back with us but angels like you deserve to be with God and I believe you would be happier with him. Love u sooo much uncle. Till we meet to part no more!

I Don't really hv much to say coz am still shocked.....buh its well....Dee Ogboo, Nwoko obioma, Enyi onye obula, I knw u r at d right hand of God Almighty resting, u shall b missed forever in our family......still praying to God Almighty to give us all d fortitude to bear ds painful loss....once again its well....Ngwa gaanu ije GI nke OMA....

My Oga and my friend, Victor I miss you dearly because of your kindness towards me, towards your friends, towards your family. You came, you saw and Victor, you triumphed. You have an enviable antecedents for us to take a cue from. I pray your family will have the fortitude to bear this loss. We love you Victor, but God knows best!!! Adieu, RIP.

Sir Vee Nwokeoma kedu ebe nga ebido ? It's still difficult for me to accept the fact that I can't call and speak to you again. You were always there to listen and give good advise. A great friend and boss, you will be greatly missed as I continue to pray that God will grant your family the grace and strenght to bear your loss . Continue to rest in God's bossom Ezigbo mmadu.

Dee Ogbo, You will forever be missed, you ve left a big vacuum, I doubt anyone can fill, you were a good man, a help to many, each time I remember your jokes I smile but when I tink I wunt see u again I get so angry, I remember hw u used to ask me *Oby, ndi otu unu nnu, umunnegi, I da jula esem?* if tears could bring u back, u ll b alive today, i ve asked too many questions yet no answers, we take solace in the All knowing God cos he ll answer those questions soon. Adieu Dee Ogbo, Adieu Nwokoma, Rest in perfect peace! Dearest Uncle. I will never forget you.