Daddy, I rejoice with you today as you celebrate your 86th birthday in good health, sound mind, and abundant grace. Reaching this remarkable age with strength and vitality is truly a blessing, and we, your children, are deeply grateful to God for your life.
We will continue to celebrate and honour you, not only because you are our father, but because your good works, sacrifices, values, and legacy have continued to inspire and sustain us. The name you have established through hard work, integrity, discipline, and professionalism remains a source of great pride to your children and generations yet unborn.
Daddy, the indelible mark you have made in Nigeria’s port operations, the Nigeria Customs Service, and the wider maritime industry is highly commendable and admirable. You distinguished yourself through professionalism, commitment, and excellence, and your contributions have earned you a place among the respected pioneers and living legends of the sector.
You did not merely build a career; you built a legacy. You did not merely establish a name; you established a name that continues to command respect.
At 86, your life is a testimony of perseverance, wisdom, service, and achievement. We are proud to call you our father, and we pray that Almighty God will continue to strengthen you, preserve you in good health, grant you many more years, and surround you with joy, peace, and the love of your children and grandchildren.
Happy 86th Birthday, my beloved father. May you continue to age gracefully, Daddy. We love you, we honour you, and we celebrate you today and always.
From the children.