The family of the late former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Moses Oisakede, has received a four-bedroom bungalow 25 years after his tragic death.
Oisakede died in a motor accident on September 1, 1999, while travelling to the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State. He was on a mission to address the expulsion of 104 students protesting poor school conditions.
The project, facilitated by the Foostodey Foundation, cost N52.5 million. The foundation contributed N22 million, while Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Tobore, donated N18 million. Other donors provided the balance.
The house, located in Otuo Community, Owan East Local Council of Edo State, was built for Oisakede’s elderly mother, Mama Sarah, who had struggled with inadequate living conditions since her son’s death.
Overwhelmed with gratitude, Mama Sarah prayed for the governor, his wife, the foundation, and all donors.
“Twenty-five years ago, cement was N200 per bag; today, it is N10,000. Now, despite the difficulties, you remembered Mama Moses and built me a house,” she said. “God will bless you all. Governor Oborevwori and his wife, who don’t know me, still supported me. You have taken away my suffering and shame.”
The deceased’s elder brother, Kevin Oisakede, also expressed his appreciation. He recounted how, in June 2024, an associate of Moses informed him about the plan to build the house.
Describing the associate as “another son,” Kevin noted that the gesture had eased their pain of Moses’ loss.
Moses’ mentor, Mike Igaga, remembered the late NANS president as a fearless leader who loved peace and championed the welfare of others.
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