SIXTY(60) YEARS ON, THE MEMORY REMAINS.

As the years go by, thoughts run deep, the expost of governance in Nigeria mirrors a deep sense of lack of unity and wrong perception of isolated individuals that have no patriotic traits in their minds, thoughts and personality.

There is no doubt that your memory remains fresh in our hearts as children, family, friends and patriots in Nigeria as we realize how blessed we were by God as you focused on development initiatives either as the first Federal Minister of Labour and first Federal Minister of Finance in Democratic Nigeria.

You had no tribal bias, this attribute remains very exemplary and much needed for a progressive Nigeria.

An eloquent communicator, with truth at its foundation, exemplary in all your writings that we now read and learn from.

No wonder you were able to achieve these seven uncovered facts with God’s grace:

1. Founding Father of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

2. Trailblazing Businessman in leather

3. Architect of Modern Taxation

4. Benevolent Philanthropist

5. International Diplomat

6. A proud Nigerian demonstrated by your wears and clothing globally.

Though your end was tragic, We are proud of you, you remain very dear to our hearts, and we thank God almighty for a life that continues to speak. No wonder the bible says their works shall follow them. Revelation 14:13, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on… they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them

CHIEF FESTUS SAMUEL

ОКОТІЕ – ЕВОН сма, мр

(18 July 1912 – 15 January 1966)

First Federal Minister of Finance (1957-1966)

Federal Ministry of Labour (1955 – 1957)

First Chairman African Development Bank

Dr (Mrs) ‘Dere Josephine Awosika, OON, MFR, mni (nee – Okotie-Eboh) For the family