TRIBUTE TO AN IROKO

An Iroko has fallen. Death came and took you away from us at the time everyone least expected. Ochendo, you are a special creation that the Almighty Father used at a particular time to make a difference in the lives of Nigerians and people from other parts of the world. Of course, you are a man of uncommon kindness and empathy for the family, your community, your state, your race and your country. I as one of the beneficiaries of those good qualities want to say “Thank you “. Today, we celebrate you as a great man of valor, with heavy heart and tears in our eyes, but with appreciation to the Almighty Father who blessed us with a rare gift like you. We are going to miss you for real, for your milk of kindness, your soft speaking nature, your vision, your nectar of compassion and all that you stood for. Good night Chief (Sir) Gordian C. Oranika (kss, ksm, mni) Forever in our hearts, your legacy lives on Ochendo Abatete Princess Iheoma Oranika ( Irugo Odibeze )