25 years after, late NANS president’s mother gets house

On September 1, 1999, Comrade Moses Oisakede, former President of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), died in a fatal motor accident.

Oisakede met his untimely death on his way to the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, to resolve the expulsion of 104 students who were protesting the poor condition of their school.

Oisakede, who was a promising light of the family, died leaving an elderly mother, Mama Sarah, and siblings distraught and without a comfortable abode.

But Oisakede’s associates, through a Foundation known as FOOSTODEY, facilitated the building and furnishing of a four-bedroom bungalow for Mama Sarah at Otuo Community in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State.

The foundation spent N52.5m on the project with N22 million from its coffers, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and wife, Tobore, donated N18 million while other donors made up the balance.

Mama Sarah, who was overwhelmed with joy over the building donated to her, prayed for Oborevwori, his wife, FOOSTODEY and all donors to the project.

She said, “25 years ago cement used to sell at N200 a bag. Today, a bag is sold for N10,000. Now that everything is difficult for everybody, you still remembered Mama Moses and built a house for me.

“God who created everybody will not allow you to suffer. Governor Oborevwori and his wife never knew me yet they assisted me. You took away suffer and shame from my life, you will not lack anything good in your life.

“We thank you for crying out and all those who heard you and supported this project. Your lives will be a success and your going out and coming back will be without any hitches.”

The deceased NANS president’s elder brother, Kevin Oisakede, while expressing gratitude to the governor and the donors, narrated how in June, 2024, he got a call from Moses’ associate that God ministered to him to build a home for Mama Sarah. He described the associate as another son who has made mama to forget the pain of Moses’ loss.

He expressed gratitude to every friend of Moses who built the house for mama, saying that Moses was a selfless man who was always ready to give out what he had for others.

Mike Igaga, Moses’ mentor, described the late students’ leader as a fearless man who faced issues headlong, saying, Moses loved peace and was ready to fight for the well being of others.