‘’ The immortal William Shakespeare tells us that while
fate and fortune characterise half of our lives, the
other half will surely depend on it. Our ancestral
wisdom complements the above maxim, that the half
is the sure source of our greatness in Him (God), who
our source of life is depended on- taking cognizance of
our faith in Him, even in the advent of trials and
tribulations.
This, also explains, that the power of life and death belongs to the All-
Knowing-God, who sent us to this world; little wonder may you have
known that life, power and death would cease within a short time. One
by one we go, one by one we come, but in the expense of this, you have
to continue making yourself good, so that immortality can be attained
even after death. Yes’! Death and life is in the hands of God, he knows
the hour, time, day, how and when. It is an individual call and experience.
No wonder, our ancestral wisdom tells us again,
that death is an individual experience every living creature will experience,
no matter how highly place the individual may have mustered or attained
over the last couple of years. That is the courage that kept
Chief Chief Benjamin I. Olinmah, the first Clerk of the House of
Representatives in Nigeria, whose death occurred on 8th of December,
2015 at the age of 85 years. A man whose humanitarian service to his
dear nation earned him fortunes and international recognition.
Chief Benjamin Olinma incessantly promoted the good as best as he can,
and also practically demonstrated the three good of life; good of wealth,
good of offspring and good of immortality. Of course, no one is
endowed with immortality but one can gain immortality on the account of
the extra-ordinary contribution he or she makes to the promotion of
humanity- having in mind that our hope is based in Christ. These are the
attributes of Chief Benjamin Olinmah whose death has created a great
vacuum to his family and the nation at large.
He lived a life, worthy of emulation. In fact, he was referred to as
‘’ The Governor” of Ikoyi Club where he had become a life member.
He was one of the popular swimmers at Ikoyi club for over forty years.
This kept him going and moving like a train. Many may not have had of
this man, whose service to his nation remained unbeatable. He lived a
dedicated and well-focused lifestyle. His commitment of service to his
nation-Nigeria did not only earned him fortunes but honours and
commendations. For instance, Chief Benjamin Olinma was awarded a
certificate of recognition by the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
USA, for distinguished contributions to the promotion of international
understanding in June 1983.
In 1985, he received a letter of commendation from the head of the
federal military government of Nigeria and Commander –in- chief of
Armed Forces for contribution to the 38th World Health Assembly held
in Geneva, Switzerland from 6th to 23 may 1985. Chief Olinma
became a star in the family as the only son of his parents. It will interest
you to know that this noble man who has left us spent his early formative
years in Asaba, Delta State where he attended St. Patrick School, Coal
camp, Enugu, Saint Joseph Catholic School, Asaba and St. Patrick
College, Asaba, from 1946 t-1950. He obtained his Cambridge school
certificate in 1950 and then continued his pre-education in England. He
proceeded to the University of Exeter, Devon, England from 1961 to
1965 where he bagged D.P.A and B.A, in government. He also attended
the University of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, USA, in 1979 where he obtained a certificate in advance
management. Chief Benjamin Olinmah was born into the family of
Olinmah of Umuonyia and Nwaso at Isieke Village on March 8th, 1930. He
joined the federal civil service as a clerical officer on 10th June, 1951.
Subsequently, he was promoted to the position of administrative clerk,
after securing his honours degree from Exeter. His esteem career in the
civil service included; Federal civil service commission,1966- 1967, federal
Ministry of Labour, ‘1968-1969, federal Ministry of Establishment,
1969-1971, Council Secretariat, Cabinet office, 1972-1974, Secretary,
Federal Government staff housing board, 1974-1975,
Secretary, Staff quarters allocation committee, cabinet office, 1976-1978,
federal Ministry of industries,1978-1979, first clerk of the house of
representative, National Assembly, Lagos, 1979-1983, principal secretary,
state and external relations division, federal ministry of health 1984-1986,
secretary for international and constitutional affairs, cabinet office,
1986-1987.He was a member of number of boards both national and
international. Chief Olinmah lived a contented life with his family,
married to a teacher, Mrs. Catherine Okwekwu Olinmah and blessed with
five children.
His religious life was exceptional and encouraging to young men and
women, in fact, they will miss his immense contribution a lot. But one
thing is certain, that is, those who died in Christ, have greater joy, not
sorrow, Chief Benjamin Olinmah died a happy death at 85years. Let the
family therefore weep no more but rejoice for the reward of their father
is already in heaven as they prepare for the funeral. May his gentle soul
rest in peace.

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