Akanni Aluko a great and reliable friend and confidant, rare to find, lucky to have like a four-leaf clover plant.

A Godly man, and a devout catholic by all standards with a pure heart and unbent integrity.

A publisher of repute renowned for fairness, truth and good analysis.

Close to those in power, Aluko used his influence and affluence to impact on others.

Aluko helped raise billionaires as much as he pivoted to the lowly in the society. He regarded kindness as a duty. He was one this generation’s greatest philanthropists who gave back to humanity without holding back.

He was a detribalised Nigerian who gave without any tinge of discrimination.

Aluko was a good mixer who related with all not minding the social statuses. Being a good, he used this talent to honour God. He was a socialite per excellence!

ADIEU, THE MAN WHO LIVED TO SERVE, NOT TO BE SERVED,

My brother rest in the peace of Jesus Christ till we meet to part no more.

• Peter Aliu, KCSG,NIPOM, wrote from Abuja