Family and friends from various spheres of life came together on …. to celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacies of a beloved educator, late Ichie Chukwu Idam.
The occasion, a Service of Songs, held at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, First Parish, Abuja, saw dignitaries pour out their heart felt reflection of the widespread impact of the late Idam.
The atmosphere was solemn yet filled with a sense of gratitude for the profound influence he had on countless lives.
Through prayers, tributes, and musical offerings, attendees paid homage to the indelible mark left by Ichie Chukwu Idam.
In his words of exhortation titled “dimension of grace” Reverend Joseph Eton, extolled the good virtues of late Ichie Chukwu Idam, adding that he has completed his chapter in this world and has finished well.
He enjoined the congregation to acknowledge the grace of God in their lives and never to abuse the grace upon their life so that they could finish well in life.
He prayed that the good Lord would grant them the grace to bounce back, finish well and be remembered in life.
” You need to grace finish well in your matrimonial home, you need grace to finish well in your jobs, businesses and you would never be disgraced in life”
Taking his teachings from 2 Timothy verses 4-8, Ecclesiastes Chapter 7-8, the cleric concluded by saying that one needs seven principles to finish well in life and these includes; be conscious of a finished life, select your battle, avoid the avoidable,be gracious with your words, acknowledge the grace of God in life and don’t abuse grace of God in your life.
In his presentation, Mr Iyke Chukwu the eldest son who spoke on behalf of the family in his tributes described his late father as a beacon of love and kindness, radiating warmth wherever he went.
“Today, we honour not just a father, but an educator whose passion ignited the flames of knowledge in countless hearts, illuminating pathways to brighter futures. His commitment to education wasn’t merely a profession; it was a calling, a sacred duty to nurture minds and sow seeds of wisdom” he noted.
Adding that his late father’s legacy is not measured in accolades or achievements, but in the countless lives he enriched and the enduring impact he left behind.
Chief Agbai Ogba, a Principal partner in DICON an organization they set up after retirement, described Ichie Idam as an upright, honest, God fearing man, who after so many years surjourn in the north did not allow his position as Deputy Director Planning and Development affect or change him.
According to Ogba, Ichie Idam was instrumental to the planting of most government and private Schools in FCT and government schools in the northern axis stretching from Sokoto, to Kebbi, and Niger State.
In conclusion he said “in this solemn moment, as we gather to bid farewell to a remarkable soul, we pay tributes to a man whose life was a testament to the transformative power of education and boundless capacity of love. As we bid farewell to our beloved father, let us carry forward his legacy of love and learning, knowing that though he may no longer walk amongst us, his spirit will forever live on in the hearts of all those he loved and those who loved him in return. Rest in peace, daddy, see you on the right side of heaven one day”.
Highlights of the occasion includes; presentation by the Presbyterian women, men, Anthem by First Abuja Parish Choir and first grand daughter, Ms Sharon Akuboh.
Ichie Chukwu Idam is survived by 7 children including Ikechukwu Idam, Patience Ude Odemene, the Publisher Weekenders Magazine JCIN Amb. Joy Omagha Idam, Engr Michael Idam, Chi Idam, Benjamin Idam and Ikenna George, 9 grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives left to mourn him.
