Some fifty years ago, when we were doing our Primary Six, you paid a visit to our class and as mere tod- dlers, we watched you and our teacher speaking beautiful English. It made a wonderful impression on us because then, we thought it was only our teacher who could converse freely in that foreign language. When you left, we were told you are from Anam and that you attended CKC (whatever that meant). The impres- sion stuck and ever since then, you’ve remained a role model for some of us, at least academically. The impression drove me closer to you, and I must say, you never tried to brush me aside, but rather played the part of a senior brother to me, all these years. I remember in 1966, while on holiday in your Moor Plantation Residence, you took me to see the University of Ibadan; the first time I had ever seen the inside of a university. When the time came in 1971 to choose between U.I. and UNN, you quickly advised that I go to Ibadan. I am sure both of us never regretted that choice. You are no more with us, but both of us cherished the very intimate relationship we nurtured over the years. You saw me as a successful junior, and I held you in the highest esteem as a torch-bearing elder brother. I remember when I became a professor some 16 years ago, you simply said “Austin, I am not surprised”. Those familiar words from a familiar voice, sent down familiar sensations through me. I thank you for being consistent, and I thank God for rewarding you by giving you beautiful children and a beautiful wife. I believe He will provide a bumper reward for you on the other Side. Go well, brother. Prof. A.N. Eboatu, PhD, FRSC, FCSN, FSESN, FIBA, FNIST, FICCON.