Encomium
“Oga, we take solace in the fact that you lived a good life and left a good name. May your legacies continue to be preserved in all the positive things you accomplished. Rest in peace.”
– Alhaji Yusuph Olaniyonu, Ogun State Commissioner for Information
“Good night my brother, till we meet again.”
– Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor Abia State
“A good man left without notice. You were a star in the dark places. A giant among Lilliputians. We did not expect this and it was entirely avoidable but then, God knows best. We pray God gives the family the courage and fortitude to bear this tragic loss. Rest in perfect peace, my brother. Adieu.”
– Mr. Kayode Fayemi, Governor, Ekiti State
“What a great loss. You were a quintessential professional, brilliant, erudite, frank. We have lost a shining star. RIP, my brother.”
– Abike Dabiri-Erewa, House of Reps
“His brand of journalism made great impact on the practitioners and the nation at large. A monumental loss. Rest in peace.”
– Senator Ganiyu Solomon
“A big loss to Nigerian journalism plus an even bigger loss to mankind. May his noble and gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”
– Chike Ogeah, Commissioner for Information, Delta State
“My brother, I had thought we would meet either at a big professional or church event to open our usual bank of humour and biblical chats but God allowed this to happen. I believe you lived well and with Christ in you, I imagine you are with the Lord. To God be the glory. We’ll meet at His feet. Amen.”
– Dr. Rotimi Oladele, President, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
“My friend and brother, how do I explain this separation or deal with our unfinished work? Brief as our interactions have been in the last few years, I have learnt a lot from knowing you. Rest in peace, because there is no more sorrow where you are. We will continue the work until we meet to part no more. Dimgba, truly a great man. Adieu.”
– Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, Governor of Lagos State
“It was short and eventful. Oga, I’ll miss you so very much. Your calmness, your counsel and your wisdom. Good night, until the morning when night will not fall ever again.”
– Funke Egbemode, The Sun Publishing Limited
“You were supposed to preach in our chapter today. But we are devastated because we know you are in the bosom of the Lord.”
– Uzoma Chike, Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship, Okota Dynamic
