GOD HAS BEEN FAITHFUL TO SIR TONNA OKEI – SAYS, THE OSUMA OF BENIN KINGDOM
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Chief Moses N. Ozigbo Esere (JP), the
Osuma of the Great Benin Kingdom, has described the author of the book of the decade (I AM STILL STANDING), Sir Tonna Celestine Okei as a man whom God has shown mercy to tell his story.
In his contributions to the book of the decade (I AM STILL STANDING), the Osuma of Benin wrote the following foreword:
“To God be the Glory, great things
He has done. This young man
being alive to tell his story is a
testimony to the wondrous works
of God. Indeed, God has been
faithful to Tonna Okei.
My daughter tells me that Tonna has always been a
true servant to his community. Having read what he has
had to endure these past years, I am convinced that he
has the favor of God. Only one with the blessings of God
can experience the ordeal he has been through and is still
going through and remain alive to tell the story. In spite
of his pain, he is resilient and continues to serve God and
humanity.
Looking through what he has endured, from liver
failure to transplant and discharge, followed by his
thanksgiving to God; the removal of his whole colon;
insertion and removal of ileostomy bag which he carried
for months; subsequent admission due to complications;
fixing, drainage and removal of pipes, etc. So much for
one man. Indeed, he has gone through a lot, and I am
glad.
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He has chosen to write a book out of it to tell his own
story of God’s faithfulness. His case has proven that
nothing is impossible with God. I am quite impressed
with his faith in God that He will never fail him as well
as his service to God and humanity even at his darkest
hours. His confidence in God is very rare, and God came
through for him by giving him victory over the
challenges.
I must commend his wife, children, family, and
friends for staying by him during his darkest moments.
At such times, we truly appreciate the love and
assistance from family and friends, and for a man who
has given his all to the world, it is only gracious and
appropriate for us to stand by him at such moments. No
doubt, his experience, as captured in this book, will be of
immense benefit to us all. It will strengthen our faith in
God, especially in times of difficulties; we will be
encouraged like Tonna never to lose faith but to pray and
trust absolutely in God to bring us out of the situation.
We must learn from Tonna, and I am sure that his book
will encourage us all.
This book, therefore, informs and educates us that we
are not alone in difficult situations and that it is good to
serve one’s community. If Tonna was not a servant of the
people, he would not have. Perhaps he has gotten the
kind of love and prayers he is getting today. Lastly, we
can learn from Tonna’s experience that difficult times
will come, but we must be strong, steadfast, and
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prayerful, knowing that with God, everything will
surely end in praise.
I encourage all who may be passing through difficult
times to look no further. Read this book. Like Job in the
bible, Tonna passed through the worst nightmare of his
life, but he held on to God, and today, he is victorious.
I pray that Tonna will live long and continue to serve
God and humanity. God bless everyone who will read
this book. On behalf of myself and my family, I wish
Tonna Okei and family Heavenly Grace and blessings”.
Chief MOSES N Ozigbo Esere (JP)
Osuma of Benin Kingdom