Read TY Bello's emotional tribute to Oronto Douglas

Singer/photography TY Bello, has has poured out a very emotional tribute to Oronto Douglas, the Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Research, Documentation and Strategy, who passed on at the early hours of today after struggle with unknown type of cancer.  The mother of  two recounted her last moment with late Douglas, his promise that he will return and the shocking news of his death. Above is the pic she took of him while he raced to catch a helicopter. So emotional…) Read after cut…

“ORONTO DOUGLAS : THE LAST FLIGHT . Today I stood at the corridor in Mr Douglas ' house and watched some of his staff weep as they spoke about the awesome privilege of working with him. They felt blessed by the chance they had been given to say goodbye. 

I know exactly how they feel .In many ways , he was my boss too and just the evening before ,I was graced from heaven with an opportunity to say my farewell . No good-byes were said but a promise to come see him with the boys ....tomorrow .

Before dawn ,this image I made of him racing to catch a helicopter came to mind as I prayed .In no time ,word came that he had departed.

Tomorrow has come Mr Douglas ... And you've left so many of us counting the good God poured out through you. I for one was blessed by a perfect stranger not only believing in my art but always making way for me to serve .... Wanting absolutely nothing in return but spirited and excellent work .From you I've learnt how to carry the dream of another .. How to fan their gift to flame.. I've learnt that that the power to encourage and bring out the best in people is virtue worth living for... At least so when we catch our final flight to glory .. People will speak of us with the same fire. The images I got to make working with you truly renewed my passion for Nigeria ... Im grateful my brother . Thank You and goodnight... Sir”