Nuggets Of Gold From Dad

Happy father's day to all our dear dads, mentors and even some mums who stood as dads when for some reason dad was not there. God bless them all.

So what did you get your dad? Nothing? Really? Lets not argue. He will accept a belated gift so please get him something tomorrow.

Remember father figures are included!

I was discussing with my father yesterday and he said to me “In God’s database, your address is Isu Umu-Ezedim”.  You see Isu Umu- Ezedim is my village. It is a village in Oba, Anambra State, Nigeria. Dad was trying to tell me how important it is to stay in touch with my roots. My dad says stuff like this all the time. He encourages me and always lends a listening ear. Now more than ever I want to listen to his wise counsel and I treasure every word he says.

In view of this and to honour our dads, I reached out to a few friends. What has your dad said to you that stuck like glue? What did he say to make you the man or woman you are today? What is his mantra which you still live by? Read and enjoy but most of all, learn and let something a dad said affect you positively today!

“you are not a woman, you are a human being”- Aisha’s Dad

“if you want something done, do it yourself” – Engr Peter Uzokwe

“when you really want to be heard, climb the tallest tree and shout as loud as you can”

“see the end from the beginning, don’t just do stuff, decide what you want to achieve from the beginning”- Mr Joe Omotosho

“I cannot buy you fancy clothes, cars or houses but I will pay for your education, then you can go get those things yourself”- Prince Remi Akande

“you cannot be overshadowed. Even when you try to hide you will still shine, therefore watch whatever you do in life and to people”- Sir Benson Adirue Onyedum

“you have to love yourself and your family, see beauty in everyone, love is all around you”-Late Mr T.A Mosanya

“if you break your hand,you will carry it”

“my son, there are 3 Ws that can destroy a man: wine, women and wealth. Avoid them”- Mr M.O Nwakor

"Onye gusia akwukwo onata bia guo uche" (Loosely translated: after a formal education, one must also study common sense)
"Do not ever be scared of anyone except God and remember to speak the truth always"- Chief Dr Ifeanyi Enechukwu

At a restaurant when I was 9, I was watching intently a well dressed beautiful lady and dad said “don’t worry, you will soon be old enough to really appreciate her beauty”- Dr Tunji Funsho’s Dad

"No one defines you. You are a special type of me"- Late Mr Ben Solomon

“you must marry from Oba”- Chinelo’s Dad

“Que Sera Sera (Whatever will be will be)”

“Don’t just pass through the university, let the university pass through you”- Barr. I. B Adegbayemu

“There’s no time, not even to confirm what the time is!”- Mr Sandy A. Ekpe

“you are a special little girl, I know one day you will make me a very proud man”- Mr Ikpi Arikpo

“the way you lay your bed is the same way you will lie on it”- Kola’s Dad

“remember the son of whom you are”

“work hard”- Late Mr James Adepoju Akeju

“never you find yourself in situations where you are accused of not cleaning up after using the toilet as your only proof is to expose your bum. How many people can you show your bum?”-Late Mr Olalekan Babalola

“no matter what happens in life, always do good. That is what matters the most and what you will be remembered for when you are gone”-Mr Ogochukwu Ochuba

“be yourself always and do what makes you happy. Do not let societal validations and norms rule your world”- Air Commodore David A. Ashebu

"my daughter, you are the greatest!”- Mr Cornelius Enwenwen

In my SS I was forced to contest for Miss Enene House in FGGC Calabar and I panicked! I sent a message to my dad just in case he heard and waited at home with a cane. I chickened out of the contest and went home feeling squeaky clean, pure, without guilt and with a good girl image. Surprisingly my dad thought otherwise and said "taking part in a beauty pageant will not make a good girl become bad"
(I was very naughty back then and sometimes dad would be very stern)"If you were not so intelligent i would have disowned you" -Late Hon. (Justice) E. E. E Effanga

Which is your favourite?