Tribute to Barrister Andrew Aderemi Daniel
Dr. Oyindamola Okenla, Friend
Barrister Andrew Aderemi Daniel, Uncle Remi as I fondly called him, came into my life when he married my dear friend, Jumoke. I became especially close to the family when I moved to Fola Agoro and we became walking-distance neighbours. Those years gave us many memories of friendship, laughter and gatherings.
Just a week before I heard of his passing, I found myself in my kitchen remembering one particular incident. Uncle Remi loved hosting in those days, and during one of his parties, I asked for Baileys Irish Cream, then one of my favourites because of my love for sweet things. He called out loudly, “Pastor!” It was then that my attention was drawn to its alcohol content. That became the last time I drank it.
Strangely, after all these years, that memory came back so vividly that I thought of writing about it. I did not know that Uncle Remi was about to transit.
Today, that simple memory has become precious.
Uncle Remi, thank you for the laughter, friendship and memories. You will be deeply missed.
May God strengthen and preserve Jumoke and the children.
Rest well, Barrister Andrew Aderemi Daniel.
— Dr. Oyindamola Okenla
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