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Thanks. Arewo 85 set ________________________________ From: "AKHIDENOR, ANDREW" <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; adams john <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, July 13, 2010 11:19:59 AM Subject: [Jos Commandos] ELDER E UWAKWE ELDER EKE UWAKE: SITUATION REPORT AND SPECIAL APPEAL After the initial visit by some of our seniors early this year, I called Mr. Uwakwe (Papuwa as he is fondly called) and he was very delighted to hear from me. I did at the time inform him that I was serving in Umuahia and would certainly visit him as soon as I had settled down. Following the last mail sent in by Snr Agana with reference to the burial activities for Late Elder EE Okwubunka, wherein it was mentioned that Papuwa suffered a stroke sometime back, I went out to pay him a visit yesterday, Saturday 10th July, 2010. Since it was my first visit, I made effort to get in touch with him. After several attempts to reach him on phone proved abortive, you can imagine my fears. I then got in touch with Snr T Dick who was one of those that visited him earlier for directions. With the details I got, I proceeded to Umuchiakuma in Ihechiowa, Arochukwu LGA. Fellow Commandos, on arrival at his home town, I was misled by way of directions given me by some people I asked for the location of his house. Through divine providence, after I had gone down a valley in the rains for about a kilometer, I was redirected by a woman coming from the farm to go back up and re-enquire. This led me to the house of another Elder Uwakwe( who happens to be a brother of his). I say divine leading because through him I was able to meet with Papuwa where he has been on ADMISSIONS in another village Obinto, which took some 30 minutes ride on a Motorcycle. After introducing myself to Papuwa, he was so delighted and recalled with great joy the visit made by the first group (who incidentally met with him at his house in his village). Papuwa told me he has been on ADMISSION for over a month now. He also recalled my chat with him and of course went into introducing me to all other people around in his jovial manner, stating quite clearly too that I was his student while he taught in Command Secondary School, Jos – Plateau State, many years ago. My dear brothers and sisters, Papuwa has indeed reduced in size so much that he is presently as slim as I am… no thanks to the effect the stroke has had on him.His drugs are bought in Umuahia which is some 2-3 hours drive away. He was the one making the trip until he was taken in on admission. I learnt from the wife of the Doctor (as he is called) of the centre where Papuwa is undergoing care, that when he was brought in, Papuwa could not open his hands as his fingers maintained a closed fist position. Today, he welcomed me with a strong hand-shake. I want to believe that this is good progress for him. Not minding the AGE factor, he is still very coherent and so we should all be happy. There also was a walking stick by his bedside. So, I want to believe he still can walk with it as an aid… or probably being supported by anyone. Papuwa’s wife is permanently with him at the center. I took time to visit his house to know the place just in case. It showed every sign of not being habited in a long while. His car is however covered up and parked in front of the house. I have gotten directions to reach his first daughter whom I am told works here in Umuahia. The first son I learnt left the country over Ten (10) years ago and has since not returned. This I want to believe may have further affected Papuwa. I hold dearly the PRAISE showered on all of us as Command Secondary School, Jos, Old Students, by Papuwa and those I met. The truth mentioned is that Elder Eke Uwakwe left Command years ago and continued his service to retirement at Government Secondary School, Ikom. Proudly, I say this: We are the only ones who have sought him out and not only that, visited him on TWO (2) occasions. This has been noted by all around him and it is a BIG score for us. In the light of the above, what do we do as his former students (or if you agree with me: adopted children)? My immediate request: Can we raise some money between now and Friday for me to take to him as an immediate finance burden relief? This will in no small way be gratefully received. This does not foreclose the longer term arrangement that should be put in place to raise more. No amount I believe will be too little; as it is better we show our love now that he is alive and can truly appreciate it. By the way, the difficulty in reaching Papuwa on phone is due to the location of the care center. Secondly,the usual wahala of PHCN. He did complain about the battery running down quickly. Incidentally, that was why I could not reach him. Don’t forget his very wise words to us at assembly: “A CITY BUILT ON A HILL CANNOT BE HIDDEN”. Have you been affected by these words in any way? Let us all rise up to the occasion. Thanks. ANDREW ISIDAHOME AKHIDENOR ‘86 ADMISSION NUMBER: 549 REPUBLIC/TIGER/ ANNEX HOUSE 08066468837/ 08053467590 NB. i visited the daughter at her office yesterday afternoon and she was really delighted with our visits to her dad. na uwakwe uwakwe of '87 set. you can reach her on 08038161898. she is now mrs nene ezikpe.
