Mrs Sylva Ataga, mother of Super TV boss, Usifo Ataga, allegedly murdered by a UNILAG student, Chidinma, has spoken about his personality.
According to her, among other traits, he was a great lover of children.
At a service of songs for the deceased, held in Lagos, the old woman said: “God knows he did not deserve what those people did to him. My heart bleeds to him anytime I remember. He was generous to a fault.
“It took death for me to know how loved he was. He has been robbed of the joy of seeing a project he spent seven years working on.
“He has been denied the joy of seeing his children grow up, go to the university, get married and make him a grandfather.
These are wishes of every parent. His love for his children cannot be quantified. No way!”
Also, Usifo’s widow, Brenda, lamented that his life was cut short when the family was preparing a surprise birthday bash for him.
Brenda said: “Sifo you had a heart of gold, a pure heart, you were kind, patient, humble, fun, loving. You could intrigue a room for hours. Such positive energy.
Finding out of your demise was the worst news imaginable. My mind had raced through all the possibilities of where you were and what could have happened but death, death wasn’t an option.
The girls and I were looking forward to seeing you, to celebrate your milestone.
I had imagined how surprised you would be when you walked in to see a place set up for you. I had imagined the infectious smile.
Now, I’m yet to comprehend the start reality that your life was cut short in your prime, at a renaissance of all you had toiled for. .. I’m lost for word.”
On their part, Usifo’s daughters, Eboselulu and Emoata, described their late father as an amazing man who always listened to their problems.
