Late Rev. Ugochukwu Obiora Adimora

TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED BROTHER

TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED BROTHER, REV. UGOCHUKWU ADIMORA

A tribute is all I can offer you now,

My brave and big-hearted brother,

The separation seemed unthinkable

I mourned and wept, crying to God,

“How can I face the heartbreak of not seeing my brother again?”

Then God sent an Angel that was my mother, Ukadinma Adimora,

Reminding me not to mourn like those without hope.

Ugons, as my siblings and I fondly called you,

You were ever ready to come to the rescue, to lend a hand.

I sing praises to a brother and Christian soldier extraordinaire 

Who taught us about love, loyalty, unity and humility

               Lee ka osi di mma bu mmeko nke umunne

               Lee ka osi ma mma bu mbiko nke umunne

               Obuna idi n’otu, lelelele, lee ka osi di mma

               Bu mmeko nke umunne.

This song resonates because of you, your style,

You lived, worked, served and then left,

A heart of gold that cheered all around you

You were our hands and feet: everything,

Always ready to go the extra mile for us,

Like the Master, you went about doing good,

Carrying other people’s burdens as if they were yours.

Beloved, you left first, but we’ll meet again

In that lovely place where the saints meet;

We’ll gather at the beautiful shimmering river

That flows majestically by the throne of God,

There’ll be no death, no sorrow and no sickness.

Goodbye for now, my dearest brother

We’ll meet again to part no more.

Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo

I HAVE LOST MY BEST FRIEND

I met Ugochukwu Adimora in Enugu in 1974, while I was in Secondary School. I used to shop clothes from his shop in Edingburg Road. Our friendship was spontaneous. We liked each other from day one. Later, he moved out of Enugu and we lost contact. Providence would connect us again in far away Kano City. From that point we were together until he relocated back to Uga from Lagos. We lived together in Kano, Lagos and London. We did business together, wore the same clothes and loved the same kind of music. I make bold to say that I nick-names him Mr. U, which became his popular name.

It was a rude shock the day I saw Nnamdi's obituary post of Facebook. I guess it is true after all, that Mr. U is gone forever. I will forever cherish our friendship. He was a good man. Fun loving not easily offended. 

Bye bye Bozo. Sleep well Mr. U. Ka chill foo Reverend.

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Condolence

My condolences to you Ezinne and to your family on the demise of your dear brother.

May the good Lord comfort and console you. Amen.

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Condolence

My condolences to you Ezinne and to your family on the demise of your dear brother.

May the good Lord comfort and console you. Amen.

From Ezinne's friend.

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TO A BROTHER AND HERO OF THE FAITH

Dearest Brother and Friend,

As we brood over your departure, we are compelled to reflect on the life you lived amongst us. From our childhood days, under mom and dad’s tutelage, through teenage and adult years, you were unique in your ways. You flew over many waters in the flamboyance of youth and with the strength of a unicorn. The friendship you arrayed gave you access to many.

We remember those caring moments, both to the young and the old, your burden for the family, your kindness and strength in times of adversity, your characteristic admonisions buttressed in love.

As a younger brother, I admired your hard-work, sacrifice and labour of love. You were defined at heart, resolute in business and your faith in God never wavered. You were decisive in whatever you set your mind to do and your courage gave strength to many.    

From when you hit that true jackpot of life and found your name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, you never looked back. You devoted the rest of your life to God’s service  and the course of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You answered the call and served God’s purpose.

Although your departure was our least expectation at this time, we rest our faith in the Eternal One Who has welcomed you home.

For your humility, brotherly love and care, we honor you. For all the sacrifice to family, friends and the church, we honor you. We honor your stand for what is just and right. We honor your service... VIEW FULL TRIBUTE