The late Shimite Bello (Nee Nwakalo), Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, was on Friday laid to rest in her father’s compound at Okemokurudu Village, Ebu Community, Delta State.
Bello, who died on April 21 this year, in a controversial circumstance, however, is seen to be beaming more hope on the living through her lasting legacies.
Right from the Service of Songs/Night of Tributes held by her family members, friends and associates in Abuja (FCT) and Asaba (Delta Capital), to the funeral ceremony at Ebu Community, Delta State, the impactful life she led resonated.
People who took their turns to eulogise her sterling qualities were also seen fighting back tears over the demise of the Quintessential Queen and founder, Quintessential Women Group. As they chronicled her impactful life, they comforted themselves with the human legacies she built.
Peter Mayah, the senior pastor of Worship Archade, Asaba, in his message both at the Service of Songs held on Thursday and the Funeral Service on Friday, extolled the life and times of Shimite, saying she did not just exist but impacted so many lives through her activities.
While saying that legacies are what would speak for one when he or she is no more alive, he enjoined all and sundry to live a purposeful, impactful and selfless life as we continue to sojourn on earth.
Though she has left this world, Bello is being celebrated for her intricate knowledge of microfinance, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) development, human capital development, export, financial training, mentorship, and job creation particularly through innovation in the agricultural and solid minerals value chains, utilizing grassroots women and youth entrepreneurs as catalysts for the process.
Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta State Governor, who was represented by Kingsley Emu, Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), noted that it was difficult to come to terms with the reality of the shocking death of the special adviser with the reality of her person. We submit to the will of God, he said,
“She was a young, brilliant, vibrant and visionary and passionate person, full of ideas that bring change. She left indelible footprints in her earthly surjourn.
Henry Agwazim, programme manager for the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) under the National Social Investment Programme of the Federal Government, recalled how he came into the programme through Bello’s appointment years back to see that Market Moni was a success in the state.
“Of course, we recorded tremendous success during her tenure. Now, we have transcended from one leadership to the other.
“To me, Shimite is not dead because she has impacted many lives, and those lives are living.
Now, she has been laid to rest. Her products, teachings, and capability are seen by all for those she mentored. If you can see people in Abuja coming down to this place (Delta). From all over the world, including online, they connected and celebrated her.
“Shimite did an African programme at a very young age. Through the programme tagged “African Pot”, she impacted so many lives. She made us see that Africa has special delicacies, and she showcased them to the world. Today, Africa has become a tourist attraction. So, for us, she is not dead.
“As humans, we mourn, but the most important thing is that she has taught so many. She brought to light the word ‘Sabificate’ and all of us are living with that word.
“My message to this generation is that we should begin to embrace human capital development like Shimite because it is the best form of impartation.”
Also, Kimashinor Nwakalor, the eldest brother of Shimite, told newsmen that, “It is not how long one lives on earth but his well and the impact one makes on people.
“I missed Shimite’s good heart. She is an angel and somebody who touched people’s lives. She is my cherished and most competent person I share my fears and concerns though I’m over 30 years her senior. She is a lovely girl. May her soul rest in peace”, he prayed.
Agatha Amata, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Radio Trend and Rave Television, also recounted the outstanding qualities in her late sister that they were celebrating.
“She left early, but my consolation is that she impacted lives, and we are grateful to God for that.
She has done in 48 years what a lot of people cannot achieve in 100 years.
“I keep saying that a life that does not give is a wasted life. You don’t just need to have money to touch life. You can render service.
“This generation is very self-centred. We need to be our brother’s keeper in whatever we do,” she admonished.
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