TRIBUTES TO MR GABRIEL OJOBOR

MY FRIEND, MY BROTHER, MY MATE!  IS IT HOW GOD WANT IT?

When you told me at Niger Foundation Hospital that you could not drive after your medical check-up, I was not weighed down neither, because I had a very high hope of your survival. When we saw after the Christmas at hospital, though you were weak, you assured me that things will be ok and we ate together with lots of our common jokes. How ok was the promise? Then, filtered the shocking news of your death.

You have been a pillar to your family, friends, relations and community in general. Peace maker and a folks-hero. Who will fill the gap?

Death is inevitable in everyone’s life and in one way or the other, everybody must go. Gabriel, you were a true friend, a brother and a mate. I have already started missing you in everything. I pray God to prepare a better place for you in heaven, as well, device alternative means that will enable better communication even at your death. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE. AMEN

TITUS IFEANYI NNADI

TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND

GABRIEL, it is unbelievable writing a tribute to commemorate your sudden demise. A giant iroko had yet again fallen. God, never allow the birds that perch on these irokos lack branches.

          The sign became ominous when you stopped picking calls. You later called and made explicit explanations. The sign heightened when tongues wagged. I had thought the Almighty would spare you, more so when you used your mouth to dispel the rumors.

          You were many things rolled into one. Father Friend. Hero. Role Model. Colossus.  Listener.  Goal Getter. Achiever. Neighbour. Adviser. Helper. Servant. Foresighted, Peace Maker. Your qualities were “unputdownable”.

          Gabe, you are gone but solace lies in legacies trailing your demise. It is my fervent supplication that you sleep on and rest in our Saviour’s breast till that resurrection morning.

Good night, Mon Ami.

Robinson Ikechukwu Ogbuishi

Ajama Ibenda.