A'Ibom Community, ICAN, Constituency Forum Honour Late Elder Mfon Brooks

A'Ibom Community, ICAN, Constituency Forum Honour Late Elder Mfon Brooks

From Emmanuel Iyoho 

Tributes flowed at Qua Iboe Church, Kubwa Superintendency, Abuja Area Conference on Sunday, 7th June 2026, during a service of song held in honour of Late Elder (Akparawa) Mfon Asuquo Brooks, FCA.

The event became a convergence point for grief, gratitude and glowing tributes as family, friends, professional colleagues and community leaders gathered to celebrate his life.

The atmosphere was solemn yet celebratory, as speakers eulogised a man described as a devoted servant of God, exemplary leader, and pillar of the Akwa Ibom community in the the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Officiating minister, Rev. Udeme Friday Udoh, anchored his sermon on the theme “From That Time” with text from Matthew 26:14-15. He emphasised service and restoration as defining marks of Christian living, urging believers to emulate Elder Brooks’ commitment to God and humanity.

Rev. Udoh prayed for “all-round restoration, including our respect and dignity,” committed the departed soul into God’s hands, and asked the Almighty to comfort the bereaved family.

Representing the President of Akwa Ibom Community, Abuja, Mkpisong Gabriel Fan, the Vice President, Akparawa Solomon Umana, announced that all federal constituency forum meetings scheduled for the first Sunday of June, and the community’s general meeting slated for the second Sunday, were postponed in honour of the late elder.

“Elder Brooks was one of our leaders, a committed patron of the community until his demise. He also served as president of the federal constituency forums which are components of our community,” Umana said.

“The community has lost a man who created a very big vacuum. May the Lord grant us fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” he prayed.

Chairman of ICAN Kubwa District, Salako Emmanuel Babwale, FCA, said the professional body lost a gem whose wisdom gave birth to the district about “one year, one month ago.”

“Without his wealth of wisdom and professional contribution, we wouldn’t have had what we call Kubwa District today. He was upright, dedicated, and his financial commitment was top notch. He would always ask, ‘What are we paying? I want to pay my own’,” Babwale recalled.

He urged ICAN members to “write their names on the sands of time” and prayed God to console the family over “a big vacuum that he has left behind.”

Uduak Sunday, Vice President 1 of Itu Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency Forum, Abuja, described the death as “a big loss for the family, even the constituency forum.”

“We lost our president who worked very hard to make sure that the constituency came alive and higher than before. He was a man of integrity, a man that does what he said he would do. When he said we must contribute, he would be the first person to contribute. He was a leader that bears a sample,” Uduak said.

In a condolence message signed by Mr. Solomon Akpan, Secretary of the forum, the Executive and Board of Trustees said Elder Brooks was “a good listener, a wise counselor, a compassionate leader and pillar of unity.”

“While we mourn his exit, we are comforted by the fact that he left his footprints on the sands of time… As we bid you farewell, we are confident that we shall meet to part no more on the resurrection morning when time shall be no more. Adieu, Obong Mfon Asuquo Brooks, our father, friend, labor leader and mentor,” the message read.

A tribute presented at the service described Elder Mfon Asuquo Brooks as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and devoted servant of God whose life was marked by faith, integrity, kindness, and service to humanity.

Born 6th March 1956 in Ibiaku Itam II, Itu LGA, Akwa Ibom State, he attended Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, and earned a degree in Accounting in 1982. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, he founded Mfon Brooks & Co Chartered Accountants in Abuja.

Beyond his profession, he served as an elder in Qua Iboe Church, president of the Men’s Fellowship at local and district levels, pioneer Financial Secretary of Kubwa Superintendency, and Chairman, Finance & Investment Committee at the Area Conference. He was also active in Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship International, Abuja Chapter.

He died peacefully on 18th April 2026 after a brief illness. “Though greatly missed, his memory will forever remain in our heart. Well done, good and faithful servant,” the tribute concluded.

The service ended with prayers for the family, as mourners resolved to uphold the legacy of selfless service and unwavering faith that Elder Brooks embodied.