“My love, brother, friend and best companion on earth, God-given  and a rare gem to find. Painful though the parting be, I am consoled that, on  the other side of Jordan, we'll meet to part no more.  

“Thank God for the day He made us one. The sweet memories will  be forever treasured. You said, 'We shall be changed.' Wonderful Hope!” --Wife, Sister Jane Akazue 

“At the beginning and in the end, the most important thing is to be  true to God, yourself and those you love, and work hard. You were a  principled, loving top-notch soldier who was in a hurry, in a good way, to  get the job done. Indeed, you were a total package who achieved for  yourself and others.  

“Daddy, you were like a diamond – hard to find, difficult to shape,  but very easy to love.”  --Victor Akazue 

“A gallant soldier and a great warrior! You fought many battles  and won all. 'O death where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory?'  “You were very loving, caring and compassionate. We didn't know  you were going to leave us this soon. We longed to see you carry our baby  and jog around with him as you said, but the Lord knows why He has  chosen to take you away now. Now you rest in the bosom of the God you  loved dearly and served passionately.  

“You were a man of great faith and determination, always ready to  do God's bidding. Aman filled with God's love and who loved all. We love  you so much, daddy, but God loves you more. Goodnight, 'Papa de Papa.'” --Uche and Raymond Nnamdi

“Words would not adequately express the deep pain and vacuum  your passing on has left behind. I can only replay those memories in my  mind and carry on the legacies you have left behind. … I love you too,  dad.” --Ebenezer Akazue 

“Your strength was made perfect in weakness. His grace was  sufficient for you, a man who took pleasure in his trials. I rejoice, because  even when you were weak, then were you strong. He lives. He is not dead.” --Moses B. Akazue 

“We fondly remember you as our father and brother, as a friendly  counsellor, and above all, for the Christian heritage you built for us.” --Akazue family (Brothers & Sisters) 

“Rev. (Dr) Paul Oge Akazue, our father and proprietor of The  Apostolic Faith Adult Literacy School. The man with a large heart of love. “You established The Adult Literacy School to give us the  underprivileged adults a second chance and a wonderful opportunity to  improve the standard of life and give us a facelift through the academic  route.  

“By the grace of God, we have made wonderful progress. We  promise to remain focused, determined and diligent in the part that you  have led us. We shall continue to miss you until we meet on that First  Resurrection Morning when we shall never part. Adieu, our loving  father!” --Apostolic Faith Adult Literacy School 

“Is it true? Oh, is it true? Has he gone away from us? Has our  amiable, intelligent, industrious and loving Africa Overseer departed from  this world to the great beyond?

“Now we come to terms with reality. Ajewel of jewels now rests in  the bosom of father Abraham with a resounding welcome.  “He came on board as a Titan for Christ, traversing the spiritual  landscape with awesome strength coupled with determination to win  thousands of souls for the Kingdom of God. 

“He loved children so much, likewise the adults. With God's zeal  and direction, he established a printing school of The Apostolic Faith  Printing Press, where graduates inculcated with the Word of God will  strive to improve the larger society. 

“We will not forget this indefatigable man of God for his untiring  efforts towards progress and stability. 

“Sleep on then, our darling father, in the bosom of Abraham until  that Resurrection Morning when we shall meet at the feet of the Master  never to part again.” --First and second sets students of The Apostolic Faith Printing School