Na so we hear am my people, prominent businessman and philanthropist, Nuel Ojei, don pass away for him hometown, Isele-Uku, Delta state. E no sweet at all as Ojei, wey dey 74 years, complain of chest pain before dem rush am go hospital for Asaba. But dem confirm say him don die around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Dis one na real shock for everybody wey know am.

Family wey dey left behind, led by him son, Chuks Nicholas Ojei, don release statement wey talk say dis na big tragedy for dem. Dem dey struggle to understand as dem lose person wey be their father, teacher, and pillar of support. Dem talk say, “Words no fit capture our pain, we just dey find way to cope after dis sudden loss.” Na everything pain dem, and na so e be for people wey admire am too.

As we dey mourn Nuel Ojei, we also dey receive condolence from bigman dem like Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. E don talk say Ojei na huge loss for Delta and Naija as whole. E describe am as a man wey get vision and heart of gold, wey don impact commerce, job creation, and humanitarian service. Na im be person wey dey use him life for betterment of community.

Oborevwori still talk say Ojei don build strong business palace wey dey help Naija economy. E be founder of Nuel Ojei Holdings and Nuel Auto Distributors, wey start him career for Rutam Motors back in 1973 before e create brands wey everybody sabi for dis country. Na him get the sole rights for Mazda vehicles distribution for Nigeria, and later join forces with Mercedes-Benz for better automobile service.

Him foundation, Nuel Ojei Foundation, sef dey do wonder for education, health, and welfare programs. Ojei no just build business, him also use am make sure say plenty lives dey better, through him charity work. E don receive recognition through honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Delta State University for all him hard work.

Governor Oborevwori don send him support and prayers to Ojei family, Isele-Uku community, and Nigeria business family. E dey pray say God go give everybody strength and comfort wey dey deal with dis loss, and make Ojei soul rest well. Na so we go remember am, as a man wey no just carry money for head, but person wey use am take enhance life around am.