It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of sorrow that I send this message to the family of Ogaga Emoghwanre, Esq, (who passed onto glory on the 10th of August, 2022), the Benin Bar and the NBA at large.

Ogaga was a close friend. Since our paths crossed in 2018, he never ceased to be the wonderful person he is widely known for. I had a conversation with him after the just concluded NBA elections wherein he emerged runner up for the position of Publicity Secretary. He was in high spirit.

The death of a loved one is always a difficult thing to bear. I wish to however encourage you; Ogaga’s immediate family, to find comfort in the fact he lived a fufiled life, touching the lives of countless number of people. We will all miss him, but I know you would miss him the most, please hold on to his numerous good deeds as a measure solace.

Please accept my most sincere condolences.

The soul of Ogaga and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Chinyere Obasi