My family [parents, siblings and spouses] is saddened to learn of the unfortunate demise of our dear alternate father, Dr. Atta-Essien Ubokudom.

“Uncle Ubokudom” as we affectionately called him, became friends with our dad as toddlers; he remained until his death, our father’s closest friend and associate. Dr. ubokudom is the gold standard for true, measurable and enduring friendship. He was my mentor, advisor, confidante and father in these United States. Uncle Ubokudom  was the Chief Executive Consultant of SEEED (Sustainable Energy Environment and Educational Development), an organization founded by my family.

No words can describe the influence Uncle Ubokudom had on my family and me. He was never judgemental, always the advocate for peaceful, amicable resolution of conflict. He was intelligent, knowledgeable, insightful and full of wisdom and grace. He was the epitome of gentlemanly honor in the inviolability of his word and incorruptibility of his principles. We are yet to come to terms with the reality of his departure to the bosom of our LORD.

We pray the good LORD in HIS infinite mercy grant his immediate and extended family the fortitude to bear this irreparable, irreversible loss.

Until we meet at the end of time, we say a collective ‘Adieu!’

Etetor Eshiet (For and on behalf of Prof. I. T. Eshiet’s children and in-laws).

*The remains of Dr. Atta-Essien Ubokudom were interred on Friday 02.27.2015. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.