Tributes to Prof Philip Igbafe

I spoke to Philip on a Saturday. We thanked God for the success of the operation on him. By Monday, he had gone unto glory. His last words to me were “All is well that ends well”. We were very good friends. We matriculated the same day and graduated on the same day at U.I (University of Ibadan). Phi

I would like to remember my Father by the values he imparted in me, with words, study and by example. My father taught me about books I can read anything. He taught me respect. You do not amount to much without it. He taught me the value of learning. You never stop. He taught me to seek God No excu

Daddy, you know if I had my way, I wouldn't write this tribute because it's just too hard. My sweetheart, my baby, my meticulous papa I miss you! I keep hearing your voice when I close my eyes. The last words you said to me were, "I love you, Renua. God bless you." I never knew you would not make it

Daddy was what I called you. Your love was an indication and part of my overall marital happiness. There was once a man I loved. A man who cared. A man who shared. A man who knew life. This man was a father/grandfather, a professor of professors and a complete example of a gentleman. He commanded re

Where do I start from, how do i start, and what will i say? All i have to say is to say thank you Lord as i returned all the glory to God almighty for he related and has been close to this humble, gentleman i have ever met. He is an epitome of intelligence and wisdom which some misinterpret as weak

Big daddy as I fondly call you, because you were a father to us all. You have impacted the lives of many beyond words, my heart bleeds knowing that you are no more. Big daddy rest on in the bossom of the Father. Vivian Igbafe.

YOU WERE MORE THAN A LECTURER AND THESIS , SUPERVISOR TO ME, YOU WERE MY DADDY! EVEN WHEN I GOT CONFUSED ABOUT ISSUES OF LIFE ,YOU HAD A WAY OF TALKING ME OUT OF COBFUSION ,GIVING ME SOLID WORDS OF HOPE AND YOU ENCOURAGED ME TO ALWAYS AIM HIGHER IN LIFE THAT ITS A POSSIBILITY. IF ONLY WORDS COULD B

Our beloved brother, popularly called "BROTHER" by all the children and relations of our father, Pa Uloko Igbafe, lived for 84 years. he was a perfect gentleman, and an administrator, a seasoned academician of national and international fame and a prof with high reputation. His public and academic

You came from a humble background, but that did not stop you. You were first of many, with lots of responsibilities, that did not stop you. You faced challenges after challenges but that did not stop you either. Like an amazon, you “fought” your way through and got to the zenith and became an exampl

Daddy, you were always you. From beginning to end. You believed in you strong, and you had confidence in you. You believed it took hard work, discipline and perseverance to be you. You were upright, you reached the pinnacle of your field of endeavour being you So you taught, preached and inspired th

Daddy! It seems to me like a nightmare having to write this in honor of you. The past few days, weeks and months have made me realize that I had been using the phrase “worse day of my life” wrongly. I say this because I thought life had thrown some bad scenarios at me, but I changed this notion on t

What an exit! Indeed, this great man has gone to the Lord! And that would remain the solace, being in the bosom of the Creator. Saying goodbye has never been an easy task especially to those we love. It becomes more difficult and painful when it is the last one. Prof, I must confess I am at a lost a

I still cannot believe my father in Lord is gone. I find myself unable to come in terms with my finality of this reality, but still alas it is true, my dear dad has gone to be with the Lord. My dad was a peaceful and moving man, most selfless man I ever be enough knew, he lived for the one's he love

We cannot go back to change the beginning, but where we are, we can change the ending. This saying of a popular musician if I could turn back the hour of time.... From the beginning, you saw me as your daughter. Your words of advice and encouragement is what I am still learning on. You are my role m

It has been a dream I wake up every day to face the reality. Everyone who came in contact with you has a good story to tell, you were a man full of life, your sense of humor can not be compared, a Professor of Professors, an erudite scholar, a great Historian who pioneered academic excellence in var

Oh!, your death is a shock and a disappointment to me, as I had proposed that you will be the orator at my graveside, but now you have gone before me!! Man proposes but God disposes. As children we were too fond of ourselves, we discussed a lot about our lives. I recall that I told you that when I

Dear Daddy, it has been very difficult for me to write this tribute, as I have found myself struggling to come to terms with the fact that you have truly departed this world, & gone to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. (John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Cor 5:8-9) We were not preparing for a funeral. We wer

Daddy, I thank God for the childhood you gave me, as it was a very happy one and more importantly it laid the foundation for me to know the Lord Jesus, the Bible says "train up a child in the way they should grow and when they are old they will not depart from it". I thank God for the name you gave

Professor Philip Aigbona Igbafe I refuse to speak about you in past tense because you live on. Growing up as a young man you taught me determination, which I’m grateful for. I learned appreciation from watching you make sacrifices just to provide for us. You taught me the importance of humility and

UNCLE It has been really difficult for me to put this down because I can't imagine writing a tribute for you so soon. When I got the sad news of your demise at the early hour of the 26th of April, 2021, it seemed like a dream to me, and yet it was, and is still a reality. So, brother is truly gone

Big Daddy(uncle) like i always call you, it is with deepest sorrow and sadness that I write this tribune. You were an uncle in a million and the pillar of the Entire Igbafe family, you were humble, loving, caring and good in your heart and soul. I remembered like yesterday, how you made sure I had a

It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God that I recieved the news of the passing of my academic mentor and teacher, Professor Philip Aigbona Igbafe who transited on 26 April 2021 after an enriching and fulfilling life well lived in service of humanity. I first encountered Professor Igbaf

Our dear Professor Philip Igbafe, I write this tribute on behalf of the Governing Board of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) Centre for Edo Studies to which you belonged. The news of your demise got to us as a very rude shock and has been very devastating too. The BIU Centre for Edo Studies was set up

A hero, an Icon of a reputable character with a beautiful large heart in and out. A complete Gentleman to the core and a total devotee of God. Your were a wonderful inlaw to us for the short time we knew you. Your death was a rude shock to us. We never expected it when it came, but God knows best

Today, you may be leaving this world to the “Great Beyond”, but we believe that someday we will meet you there. You have always been a kind friend to the Adoko Family. It has pleased the Lord God Almighty and your maker to call you from this world, we take solace in the fact that you led a quality