By Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja
Former president, Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday advised Nigerians to always live their lives in ways that they will be remembered positively when they pass away.
Jonathan gave the advice at the first memorial lecture held at the Wells Carlton hotel, Abuja, in honour of late Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo.
Delivering a lecture titled “Lasting Legacies: The Key to Nigeria Development Issues”, the former president said “We are here today because somebody had left a good name. If late Capt.Okunbo did not leave a good legacy, none of us would have been here to remember and honour him.
“As a businessman, one thing I know that endeared him to people across different social status was his warmth, openness and generosity. If he was not a pleasant and sociable fellow, probably we would not have been friends and I could not have been here today.
“He was an entrepreneur who carved a niche for himself by investing in people and in those businesses that make significant impact in the Nigerian economy and lives of the people.
“Captain lived a life of philanthropy. Although he achieved so much as a business man and invested in big enterprises, he will perhaps be remembered more for his large heart, spirit of philanthropy and love for the needy.
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“One of his legacies that will continue to endure is that he nurtured and mentored many to become responsible members of the society, including his children who he gave the best guidance in character and education.
“I am not surprised that they have continued in the family tradition by showing good examples in business, philanthropy and friendship.
“As I end, let me state that there is no better way to enunciate the essence of legacy at an individual level than the way it was captured in the solemn lyrics of a Christian hymn titled ‘Fading Away Like the Star of the Morning’.”
