An undefatigable fighter to smoothen access to justice in Nigeria he was. Our paths crossed several times.
Leo Dibia was a close associate of Joseph at Access to Justice
When Leo Dibia gravely fell ill, it was Joseph Otteh who assisted Nnabuike Edechime and I in raising funds to send Leo Dibia to India for medical treatment
I remember vividly how we would converge at the Access Justice office with Joseph as host, and from there, we visited wealthy lawyers one after the other in order to raise funds for the medical treatment of Leo Dibia.
I have the feeling that Leo and Joseph are in heaven at this moment, remembering us and praying for us.
Joseph’s sudden passing is a reminder about the words of St. Paul: Tempus breve est.
Our time for passing through this world is too short. We live as if we would live here forever. No. We are wayfarers. We are just passing by here. This is not our Home: Our Home is in heaven.
Eternal repose for the soul of Joseph Otteh
Sonnie Ekwowusi
