A Legacy of Love and Faith

TRIBUTE TO PHILIP OKEOWO Today, my heart remembers Philip Okeowo, aged 59 — a husband, father, teacher in the Lagos State service, and one of the most selfless Christians I have ever known. Philip was the kind of believer you usually only see in films — gentle, sincere, and sacrificial in ways that words hardly capture. He lived his faith quietly but powerfully. Even when life pressed him, he carried himself with humility and grace. While I was struggling with my own health challenge, he was silently fighting a much heavier battle. Yet he still encouraged me. He sent me strength while his own strength was fading. He comforted me while walking through pain. That is not ordinary; that is the kind of love Christ spoke about — the love that gives even when it hurts. His passing has reminded me of something deeply human: Many people around us fight hidden battles. Some endure sickness in silence. Some choose not to burden others. Some carry their cross with dignity so their loved ones can walk lighter. Philip was one of them — a quiet warrior of faith. He has left behind a loving wife and young children, and I pray that the God he served faithfully will surround them with strength, provision, and peace. May the seeds he planted in lives, classrooms, and hearts continue to bear fruit long after him. I will remember him not for the illness, but for the life he lived — the gentleness, the kindness, the courage, the quiet Christianity that shines brighter than many sermons. Rest in the peace of Christ, Philip Okeowo. Your legacy of love and faith will never be forgotten. #