By; Macbeth Ojugbeli
It was a sighed moment for the family of Omokhogie Adamu as they finally settles all rites on the burial of their father Dr. Omokhogie Adamu on 18 March, 2017.
The event was a one to reckon as late Adamu’s children finished it in a grand style hence, it was a celebration of life. Adamu who died on 6 February, 2017; 8 days to his 84th birthday, was a hero and a philanthropist.
According to his son Deacon Christopher Adamu, “Omokhogie was a father who was gentle, intelligent and generous. He knows when to correct your wrong doings. He was a kind and a generous father, I will treasure you forever. The entire community will miss you,” he said.
It was however graced by personalities around Nigeria. In person of Alhaji Yakubu Adamu Ikerodah, Chairman, Yak Hotels and younger brother to late Omokhogie; Amb. Peter Anegbeh, former Nigerian Ambassador to Indonesia and Malaysia and Director, Foreign Trade and Investment; Prince Clem Agba, former Commissioner for Environment and Public Utilities, Edo State and SCM Advisor, Chevron; Hon. Gani Audu, Member, Edo State House of Assembly, Representing Etsako West Constituency 2 and former Executive Chairman, Etsako West LGA; Chief Lucky James, former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Edo State; HRH Suleiman Ojeaga, Onojie of Ujogba Kingdom.
Others present are; Mr. Eriata Oribabhor, Poet, Author, and President, Poets in Nigeria (PIN); Hon. Romeo Aloaye Omoike, former Chairman, Edo State Farm Produce; Mr. Emmanuel Momoh, former Executive Chairman, Etsako Central; Eng. E. A. Aizebeokhai; Director of Works, Etsako East Local Government; Mr. Greg Imoedemhe, Petroleum Marketer, Benin City; Comrade John Akhigbe, former Chief Protocol Officer to Governor Adams Oshiomhole; Hon. Ayuba Sedenu, former Aspirant, Edo State House of Assembly, Etsako West Constituency 1; Hon. John Umoru, former Special Assistant to Governor Adams Oshiomhole; Staff of MTN Nigeria; National Lottery Regulatory Commission; Committee of Friends club, members of the Abuja and Lagos Redeemed Christian Church of God and well respected sons and daughters of Etsako land.
It could be recalled that late Adamu left a legacy that cannot be easily erased. He lived a good life, “how painful it is to accept that only your legacies now live on. How do we cope, Father? You left us in the middle of a sea, broad and deep; one with roads only the likes of you can tread. But we shall not be afraid, for the footprints you left behind are clear. The entire Ugiekha community, South-Ibie clan, Afenmai land and Edo state will miss you. Rest on, great icon”, said Lois Otse Adams, his daughter.
An event well organised. An eye opener to everyone crazy about materialism but ends up as empty vessels to themselves and community. Late Adamu was an all rounder, detribalised, first rated Nigerian whose patriotic disposition was not properly promoted to Nigerians and the world. His contributions to world peace should earn him place in encaeclopedias of Who is Who?