Apart from being classmates in Secondary School, he was also our Physical Health Education teacher’s son.
Chidi’s dad was a tough one. He taught us Physical Health Education in high school, and he was a brilliant teacher. Beyond classes, he was such a disciplinarian. He had this cane that he used to discipline us with, and he was very good at it. He could hit you in the back with such precision and force that you would feel it for days. He was a man who did not tolerate any nonsense.
But he was also a man who loved his son and his students. He wanted us to learn and grow, to be responsible and respectful. He taught us not only the subject but also the values of life. He was a man who earned our admiration and affection.
I remember how I used to dread his classes, and how I tried to avoid his gaze. I remember how Chidi used to defend him, and how proud he was of him. I remember how we used to joke about his cane, and how we secretly wished we could be like him.
Now he is no more. Chidi’s dad passed away last week, and Chidi is heartbroken. He wants to give him a proper send-off, a tribute to his legacy. He wants to make him happy, even in death.
Chidi calls me every day, reminding me of the funeral. He also never forgets to chip in that I owe him a cow as my contribution to the funeral. But he is only kidding; he knows I can’t afford that, but I get the message: he needs my support.
Chidi is not alone
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