BY EBERE C. KRISAGBEDO (PhD)
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In the realm of academia, where echoes of wisdom chime,
Edwin Emefesi Okafor, a retiring professor, sublime.
Archaeology’s maestro, in scholarly grace,
A chapter getting set to close, leaving an indelible trace.
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In the halls of wisdom, where knowledge unfurls,
Edwin Emefesi Okafọ, a beacon in the swirl.
A retiring professor, with grace and insight,
Archaeology’s guardian, a scholarly light.
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Through the corridors of UNN’s hallowed halls,
He championed knowledge, as ambition calls.
Guiding footsteps with wisdom’s gentle sway,
In the tapestry of life, a mentor’s display.
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In the annals of academia, a tale unfolds,
Edwin Emefesi Okafọ, where brilliance molds.
A retiring professor, in wisdom’s domain,
Senior colleague, in scholarly rain.
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In Nsukka’s embrace, where academia blooms,
A bosom family friend, dispelling life’s glooms.
Dean of Arts, his tenure a vibrant spree,
Introducing to KSM, a noble fraternity.
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A Knight of St Mulumba, with honour bestowed,
In the midst of achievements, his legacy glowed.
Through the corridors of time, his influence weaves,
A brother, a mentor, in whom pride conceives.
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To the Knights of St Mulumba, he opened the door,
A fellowship of honour, forevermore.
In camaraderie and virtue, he planted the seed,
A legacy of service, in every good deed.
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As Dean of Arts, UNN’s distinguished embrace,
Achievements aplenty, leaving a lasting trace.
In the clan of academics, his chapters unfold,
A story of brilliance, passionately told.
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To the corridors of archaeology, he brought light,
Unearthing treasures from time’s hidden site.
A sage in the lecture halls, his words inspire,
A mentor’s touch that sets minds afire.
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In the echoes of academia, where knowledge takes flight,
Edwin Emefesi Okafọ, retiring from the archeology’s height.
A professor esteemed, in wisdom’s grandeur,
A worthy brother Knight, a mentor so sure.
A brother knight, in the noble order’s embrace,
Introduced my hubby and I to St. Mulumba’s grace.
In St. Peters Sub-Council, Nsukka’s domain,
His influence and wisdom forever remain.
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From seminary echoes to life’s varied shore,
An ex-seminarian, courage to explore.
A family man, with success engraved,
Lovely Worthy Sister by his side, love glowingly paved.
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Children like stars, in their orbit’s swirl,
Adding hues of joy to his life’s vivid twirl.
In the bosom of family, a portrait so grand,
A salute to Emefesi, in love’s gentle hand.
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A fulfilled family man, with joy untold,
In the legacy of love, his story unfolds.
May the bonds of this family forever endure,
A tribute to Edwin, whose love is pure.
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A retiring professor, with knowledge profound,
In the sands of time, his legacy is found.
Archaeology’s maestro, in scholarly grace,
A chapter getting set to close, leaving an indelible trace.
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