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Uduak Ikono: Superb man

 

              Ikono


By Ifiokabasi Abia

It was few decades ago when  along Atiku Abubakar way in Uyo we met. We met again at Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Center and we rekindled that swiftly acquaintance.


I later knew that you are from the City of Great Kings, the Odori Ikot clan at Essien Udim LGA. The land of my inheritance.


Your beautiful Life excited me to be more close to you and your family than ever. Your kind is rare. A friend. A confidant. A quintessential lawyer in a class of july. 


I fell in love with your brilliant ideas, concepts, foresight and hindesight. A moment spent with you is a moment with prudent gigtism. 


You have been focused, committed, dedicated and passionate about what you do. No merely mere you but a sound mind man who love good things.


In recent years, I have been making plans to duplicate your steps but I don't have the quite results you had. You are gifted. You are destined. You are resilient.


In few months from now, you will be Call to Bar. As God bless me with opportunity I will be there on that glorious day.


Your empleo is good. You have a large heart. 


Today is your birthday. Wishing you happy birthday. More successful success. More opportunities and God protection for you and your family.


Just as the sun don't miss it timing in the morning. You will not miss your time. In the morning your will rise. In the afternoon you will excel. In the night no evil arrow will see you and your family.


Happy birthday my learned friend and brother.



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