Hi friends, I was looking back on my 2015, the highs and lows. Without doubt, the experience at GIT is of some striking significance. Working with every one of you was a beautiful experience and I will continue to savour those moments we shared. I just wanted to ask you if you remember the 23rd day of September, 2015; because that day, sweet words flew around for you. You’ve forgotten? Well, don’t feign forgetfulness because you feel those words were written on some “worthless” pieces of paper amidst some affectionate end to the stay at LawPavilion for some of us. Let me remind you that as Edward Thorndike remarked,”colours fade, temples crumble, empires fall...words endure.” Those thoughts about you endure still and as the wheel of the year docks at Revelation, I am offering this piece as a reminder of the beautiful side of you. They could be keys to reflection, appraisal, and belief and so on. But do not forget that just like Anne Bradstreet noted, “sweet words are like honey, a little may refresh but too much gluts the stomach.” Therefore, do not be overwhelmed, you are far from being the finished article. Act on these words, remember Buddha when he said
“However many words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do if you do not act on them”
I firmly believe that these words below for each individual capture, to a reasonable extent your person, so continue being the awesome being you are. I wish you a Merry Xmas and a fulfilling 2016 in advance. Continue being beautiful! Shine bright!!!!
WORDS FOR ABIMBOLA ODUBANJO
“Your ready wit and your smiles are simply top notch” - Anonymous
“She is friendly and hardworking” - Anonymous
“On the surface, one would not fully understand who you really are. You are calm and reserved; you are one of a kind, smart, organised, well behaved, intelligent and composed. You carry out your work with diligence and commitment. Thank you for being one who could fit into any position.” - Anonymous
“I love Bimbo’s sweet nature, slim figure, beautiful smile and especially her fashionable dress sense. She is pleasant to be with and thus she is one of the people I will miss most. *kisses*”- Elekwa
“You always look sweet. I love and appreciate how you dress.” - Anonymous
“My one and only drama queen, your drama makes me day. You are such a caring sweet and nice babe.” - Damilola Dawodu
WORDS FOR BABAFEMI ADEYEYE
“Jovial, funny, witty. I would definitely miss your jokes. Don’t stop smiling. The sky is your starting point.” - Anonymous
“...ma sure guy and a good and caring friend. What I love most about him is his efficiency, dedication to work and to Taiwo. Keep it up bro.”- Elekwa
“A good friend, full of beautiful, graced and rib-cracking words. You always see the best in everyone. I will miss you.” - Anonymous
“Cheerful and funny” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR BABATUNDE SALAMI
“I think Babatude Salami dresses very well. He seems to be someone who cares about how he looks and takes the time to put himself together. It is admirable to see a young man who understands that he should dress like where he is going” - Anonymous
“I’ve always admired you from school, you are such a gentleman. Never let go of that part of you it’s really beautiful. I think guys should come and learn from you. And you are such a humble man.” - Damilola Dawodu
WORDS FOR BUKOLA
“Bukola is wonderfully efficient at her work. Errors never escape her. I especially admire the fact that whatever errors she finds, she lists them out orderly and thereafter presents the “shopping list” to the defaulter without making a fuss about it or making the person feel like an idiot.”- Elekwa
“...my mentor. Just brilliant. I love you like that!” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR BOLAJI
“Thanks for your concern and care. She is so humble, I love you sis.” - Anonymous
“I like the way you talk” - Damilola Dawodu
WORDS FOR DAYO FASINA
“Thanks for being kind.” - Anonymous
“Baba D, your words and gesticulations make me smile. Thank you GIT; take home to mama.” - Anonymous
“Shout out to Baba Dee, I love your suits o. Olenu jare.”- Elekwa
“You are down to earth and one of a kind.” - Damilola Dawodu
WORDS FOR DAMILOLA AKINTUNDE
“A ready smile and a usual troublemaker” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR DAMILOLA ADEDIRAN
“...is such a cute guy. He dresses well.” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR DAMILOLA DAWODU
“My ever-packaged love in GIT, please keep up being you always, the real you. Miss you plenty.” - Anonymous
“I simply love the way Damilola Dawodu walks; she walks like a model. She also has a lovely smile. I’m tripping for you Dami. *kisses*” – Elekwa
“Love your heels and your beautiful dresses. I admire your efficient attitude towards work.” - Anonymous
“...reserved, intelligent and deep. One needs to get close to unearth the treasure that you are.” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR EBUNOLUWANIMI
“I love your vivacious smile. I love how forthcoming you are with things. I LOVE YOU SIS” - Anonymous
“In you, I saw the demonstration and display of love without discrimination. You are loved.” - Anonymous
“Esohe! You are good at creating remarkable moments. You are indeed a total package. Keep it real!” - Anonymous
“You are one of the women I always want to meet. Your focus and love for God are really inspiring.”-Damilola Dawodu
“Caring” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR EBUKA OKAFOR
“You encouraged me to study my bible in the office by your example. Nice one bro” - Anonymous
“Pastor Ebuka is a conformist, admirably.”- Samuel
“Ebuka is WHAO! He’s gonna make a very faithful and dependable friend.” - Anonymous
“My one and only pastor, you are so gentle a king. I like the way you remind me to write everyday so I can become a good writer. I will make you proud someday soon.”- Damiloa Dawodu
WORDS FOR ELEKWA
“My assistant boyfriend, I love you so. You would always have a reason to smile. Continue to be the joy in our hearts.” - Anonymous
“Your comic personality is one I admire. Some might call you noise maker (no be me talk am o) but your presence in any gathering means no dull moment.” - Anonymous
“You are good-natured but playful” - Anonymous
“Indeed you earned being called the senior Annotator. Your intelligence, dedication and commitment to your work are outstanding. You balance work and play with so much ease, not compromising the standard and quality of your work.” - Anonymous
“Cheerful” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR FIYINFOLUWA
“A beautiful and a lovely soul. A ready smile and a willing help. Thanks a bunch. I LOVE YA. Goodbye is hard to say to the matriarch of our family.” - Anonymous
“...I don’t know why I didn’t have many conversations with you. For some reason, I have always wanted to do that but never got around to it. I hope you stay quietly charming, and you keep being there for others.” - Anonymous
“Why are you so cute?” - Damilola Dawodu
WORDS FOR FEMI HASSAN
“A great guy with a beautiful soul. Thank you so much.” - Anonymous
“Kind hearted personality. Your kind gestures will be missed.” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR FOLAKE HASSAN
“There are quite a number of people that I will love to appreciate and eulogize for their love since I got to GIT. However, I think Folake stands out strikingly for her dedication. She carries out her duties with so much happiness. Never frowning not complaining. I wish her all the best in her future endeavours. You are highly appreciated. I celebrate you” – Olayinka Oladeji
“I appreciate you so much. I love you so much. Thank you for getting my meal with your wonderful smile. THANK YOU SO MUCH SIS” - Anonymous
“Folake is an ANGEL” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR GBOYEGA
“Uncle Gboyega, the OAU circle, thanks for your ready wit and ability to make me smile.” - Anonymous
“I love the playful part of you” - Damilola Dawodu
WORDS FOR IBUKUN BADMUS
“To our dear Chief Editor, Ibukun a.k.a. Madam High heels, keep rocking those heels.”- Elekwa
WORDS FOR IFEOLUWA OGUNWALE
“Dressing on point at all times. Takes everything easily with a smile. Freely speaks to everyone. Dedicated to his work. One thing i admire about you is that you are always cheerful and full of life.” - Anonymous
“Thanks for that prayer about greener pasture. I can’t forget it. Thanks for making the office lively.” - Anonymous
“A brother and a friend. A day won’t pass without you asking after my wellbeing. I would definitely miss you” - Anonymous
“I noticed the sweet and caring part of you, the first day I got to GIT. I’m glad I met you. I like your voice too.” - Damilola Dawodu
WORDS FOR LILY-CAROL
“Thanks for being a real help. You helped with your car, your magazines comments and smiles.” - Anonymous
“This thought is about Lily. What makes her stand out I how quiet she is and yet she gets her job done effectively, apparently without fuss. It’s a quality I appreciate and would love to emulate. Will I be able to? I think not. Lol.”- Samuel
“My wonderful friend who is always ready to give her listening hear, remember that you re beautiful, smart intelligent and a very virtuous woman.” Ifedayo Ogunwale
“...reserved, intelligent and deep. One needs to get close to unearth the treasure that you are.” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR LEYE
“My twin sister’s crush. Continue to live your dreams. *much smiles*” - Anonymous
“...I love how you eat Ponmo and drink coke almost every day. Also, you are a nice and easy-going young person. Thanks for the kilishi” -Elekwa
WORDS FOR MODUPE ADEYEMI
“It’s wow to see you evolve so fast. Love you sis. Thanks for getting my lunch.” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR MADAM 'TUTU OF LIFE'
“I love your homeliness and plain-heartedness. Keep it up” - Anonymous
“...you are admired for your industrious nature and willingness to learn.” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR MADAM DEBOLA
“Madam Debola’s dress sense is charming”- Samuel
WORDS FOR MADAM BOLANLE
“Madam Bolanle is just good like that. Your warmth and friendliness are priceless.” - Anonymous
“I’m your secret admirer. You are such a beautiful woman.” - Damilola Dawodu
“I have great respect for Madam Bolanle. I think she’s got a very good heart.”-Samuel
WORDS FOR MADAM JUMOKE
“Wow!!! What a wonderful world where I have found a lovely, cute sis, just don’t know how to describe her....like the way she talks, love the way she chats with people with her sexy voice and most especially, the way she smiles...love you dear, gonna miss you.” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR MONICA
“I love Monica’s horrible laughter and her constant “boning face”. I love the fact that she has given me Tom Tom and Baba Blue wella” -Elekwa
WORDS FOR OLUWATODIMU ADEKEYE
“A nice and well-mannered young man. Keep it up.” - Anonymous
“...SOS of GIT! Your work rate is scary! One hardly knows when you are under pressure. Indeed, you are GIT’s undisputable MVP.” - Anonymous
“I cannot help but announce how gentle a man you are!” - Damilola Dawodu
“...Todimu is another guy I have huge respect for. He does not flinch at the talk of target or under whatsoever form of pressure. He’s got some thick skin.” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR REBECCA
“An amazing lady that amazes me. Many things catch her interest from politics to football and of course, law” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR SAMUEL SOLADOYE
“Exceptional in every way. Your attitude to work is worthy of emulation. Despite all the pressure that came with the job, you remained calm and still carried out your assignments with enthusiasm. You were entrusted with so much at the same time and you never failed at anyone. You understand the definition of teamwork and team spirit. Without knowing it, you taught me a lot of things which I would always carry on with me. I know you are going places and the sky is your starting point.” - Anonymous
“Cool, gentle, always ready to help. That humble personality of yours is taking you all the way to the top.” - Anonymous
“Your parents trained you well. You are a well brought up young man.” - Anonymous
“I call you “Big Sam” because of your huge intelligence. If you keep up your attitude and charisma, there is no doubt you are bound to be great.” - Anonymous
“He is respectful, he is nice. He is patient; there is no number of times you call him in respect of a case that he won’t answer you.” - Anonymous
“I love Sam’s efficiency and dedication to work even in the face of sickness. I love his girlfriend too.” - Anonymous
“...you are admired for your calm and pleasing personality” - Anonymous
“humility-personified, wonderful personality” - Anonymous
“...your diligence, zeal and passion are commendable. Proud to be associated with you, brother. Brother sly!” - Anonymous
“You are terribly different from what I thought of you when I first saw you. You are so humble, nice and down to earth.” - Damilola Dawodu
“Very polite”
WORDS FOR SEYI FUNMI SOYEMI
“You dress well, you are classy, beautiful and confident but you can be tough at times. Lol” - Anonymous
“You are my “Big boo”. It’s been awesome working with you.” - Anonymous
“..., beneath your firm, sometimes harsh stance is a good heart. You never take it personal. Your maturity is top notch” - Anonymous
“Well, I’m not surprised you are smart, spiritual and beautiful. Ode-Remo babes are born to be totally packaged women. As much as you like to form tough, you are all sugar spice and everything nice on the inside.” - Damilola Dawodu
“...It would be untrue if I say I enjoyed it all through, that I never gave quitting a thought. What got me through this is that there is a line between who you really are and being professional. The hallmark of that attribute is Seyi Soyemi. It’s a part of her that I think, is really unique and adorable.” - Samuel
WORDS FOR SINMILOLUWA MAKINDE
“Very very dedicated vibrant young man. Always eager and ready to work with so much joy. You do have a good heart. God bless you.” - Anonymous
“My one and only Mr. Ije. You bring out the playful part of me, I like it when you listen to my gist and laugh really hard with me You made staying here really fun, Maybe I will miss you.” - Damilola Dawodu
“Humble and respectful” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR TAIWO ALADEJANA
“T-Tolerable, A-Admirable, I- Intelligent (very), W-Wonderful, O-Organized, will miss you. Your left side seatee, UCHE”
“Good-hearted, caring, full of kindness, cheerful giver. Thank God I met you! You’ll be missed.” - Anonymous
“Aladejana Taiwo is 1. Very generous, 2. Kind 3. Easy to talk with 4. Caring 5. Efficient at work.....I don’t remember her being called upon to correct errors in her work many times. She has been a dear friend and I would definitely miss her. *kisses*”- Elekwa
“Cheerful, nice and loving” - Anonymous
“To my beautiful namesake, it’s hard to say goodbye to you who has been less of a co-worker and more of a friend. I’m sad that the joyride of working with you has come to an end. I will miss you my colleague, friend and sister, Taiwo Aladejana. I ask for God’s speed, favour, grace and mercy in all your endeavours.” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR TIMOTHY BAMGBOYE
“Oga Timo, I like your attitude to work; he wasn’t ever late to work.” - Anonymous
“You never came late to work. You do your work diligently. You have a good working relationship with people. Hope you and Sam remain “sly brothers” - Anonymous
“You are going to be a good lawyer. Your questions!!! OMG!!!!!!” - Damilola Dawodu
”Very friendly” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR TOMI OGUNDIJI
“Thanks for helping with your knowledge” - Anonymous
“Tomilayo’s gentleness, patience and perseverance under provocation is worth emulating. You are greatly favoured.” - Anonymous
“Tomi is simply one of a kind. She is the most gentle person in this office. I love the way she smiles all the time. Since I started working here, I never heard her shout or snap at anybody, even when she finds errors in their work. She has a kind heart and I’m sure she would make a damn good wife. May I propose?”-Elekwa
WORDS FOR TOMIWA ILORI
“Cool and calm” - Anonymous
WORDS FOR UCHE EZEUKUNNE
“I love your smile, you are simply wonderful and amazing. Continue to burn for Christ. See you at the top.” - Anonymous
“I think Uche Ezeukunne is a beautiful person both inside and out. It is obvious that she loves God and is always so respectful and kind. She always has a smile on her face. It’s beautiful to see.” - Anonymous
“You are such a sweet and pleasant woman”- Damilola Dawodu
“It is actually difficult to pick out one person out of us all but for the purpose of this occasion I choose UCHE. She is nice, very respectful and I also fell in love with her stepping, her attitude is noteworthy, her smile, perfect...”- Madam ‘Jumoke
WORDS FOR YEWANDE SONOWO
“My wonderful namesake, a lady with a open heart and a ready smile. I LOVE YOU SO” - Anonymous
“You have a very good smile and I love the way you smell, as in you smell really lovely.” - Anonymous
“I love Yewande’s figure: slim shapely and sexy. Plus she’s a good cook. I remember the first time I tasted her food (it was a day before our engagement) mehn! That food was the bomb. It made me fall in love with her all over again...*kisses*...abeg no vex say I expose the fact say we dey engaged. I no fit hide am anymore ni.”- Elekwa
WORDS FOR YOMI OLAYIWOLA
“You helped me to become an analyst by all means, power and opportunity you had. Thanks a lot, I love you and will always remember what you did” - Anonymous
Compiled by:
SAMUEL SOLADOYE
