Family, friends and associates of former Bursar, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, late Dr Abel Ujiya Adamu, have described him as a gentleman who believed in the progress of people.
Speaking on behalf of the family at the funeral ceremony of late Dr. Abel Adamu in Odeke, Ibaji local government area of Kogi state, on Saturday, Deacon James Oyeba described the vacuum created by the demise of their brother as one that would be difficult to fill.
Oyeba, however, expressed happiness that he left a legacy of selfless service to humanity.
He also described late Dr Adamu as lovable bread winner of the family and believer of the progress of people.
In their separate remarks, Ibaji traditional council delegates, led by His Royal Highness, Samuel Enejo; Chairman, Ibaji Development Association, Lokoja branch, Chief Lawrence Egwumah; and Kogi state PDP Organising Secretary, Ojochegbe Christopher, said the death of the former Kogi State Polytechnic bursar was unfortunate, painful and a monumental loss to not only the people of Odeke-Ibaji but the state and nation at large.
Mr Edoja Austin and Gabriel Ojata expressed their profound condolences to his immediate family and Ibaji people on the sad loss, praying that the good Lord grant him rest and comfort the family he left behind.
The Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman said late Dr Abel Ujiya Ademu was a committed and dedicated staff, adding that he contributed so much that it will be difficult to mention the institution without reference to his name.
He prayed God almighty grant his soul eternal rest and give his immediate family and the entire Kogi State Polytechnic community the fortitude to bear the loss.
The guest pastor from United Evangelical Church Iyano Superintendent, Reverend Raphael Ocheje admonished Christians not to see death as a period of mourning but for joy as it brings man into eternity if they die in Christ.
Speaking at the funeral service, Rev. Ocheje said there are two types of destinations after death and it depends on a man’s action on earth.
He urged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to make the right choices between life and death, advising them to choose life (heaven) through living a holy life so that they may live forever after death.
Pastor Ocheje disclosed that good name is better than great riches, warning Christians not to make their names a liability for their children’s after their death.
The clergy man called on the faithful to strive to live behind good names as legacies and not riches while alive.
