Memorial Trees
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Hannah Thompson, Fellowship of Faith Church Int'l
January 30, 2025
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Jude Terfa Yange
January 28, 2025
Memorial trees planted for:
Amos Avuve Ajo
<p>Dr. Amos A. Ajo of Fayetteville North Carolina, retired professor of Clark Atlanta University passed away on January 18, 2025. </p><p>Celebration of life service was held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of F.L. Sims Funeral Home, 2968 East Point East Point Georgia 3034.</p><p><br></p><p>Amos Avuve Ajo, beloved son of Deun and Nongokwagh Ajo, and cherished grandson of grandmother Nyishol, was born on January 1, 1959, in Tongo, Konshisha LGA, Benue State, Nigeria. He attended Mount Saint Gabriel's Secondary School, where he flourished under the guidance of the esteemed Fr. Angus Frazier. In recognition of his exceptional academic promise, Amos was awarded a scholarship to pursue higher education in the United States. With an unwavering spirit and a mere $25 in his pocket, the young and ambitious Amos embarked on a journey across continents, arriving at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, to begin a new chapter in his life.</p><p><br></p><p>Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Amos possessed an extraordinary intellect and an unwavering work ethic. This relentless pursuit of learning led him across the nation, where he attended esteemed universities, including Oklahoma State University, University of Missouri, and Atlanta University, accumulating a remarkable academic record: four Bachelor's degrees, five Master's degrees, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).</p><p><br></p><p>In 1985, Amos met the love of his life, Donna, and they were married the following year. Together, they built a loving family, welcoming three children into their lives: Daniel Ternguvan, Grace Gemashima, and Amos Vershima.</p><p>Amos embarked on a distinguished career in academia as a professor at Clark Atlanta University, where he taught Statistics and Computer Usage. His dedication and scholarly contributions led to his tenure, and he subsequently assumed several pivotal roles within the university, including Director of the Ph.D. program.</p><p><br></p><p>In 2006, Amos transitioned from academia to the business world, founding International Asset Management (IAM), Inc. IAM's real estate arm focuses on the development of residential homes and communities, as well as investments in NNN (Net Lease) commercial properties. The financial arm of IAM established an equity fund dedicated to investing in medium and large US companies.</p><p><br></p><p>Amos possessed a deep-seated desire and unwavering commitment to giving back to his community. He established the Bishop Peter Adoboh Pharmacy Initiative in Nigeria, a crucial endeavor aimed at combating the leading causes of death and disease within the nation. Recognizing the importance of education, he founded Hope International Academy, providing quality nursery and primary level education to children in Vandeikya, Benue State, Nigeria. Furthermore, he established Hope International College, ensuring access to secondary education for students in the region.</p><p><br></p><p>Amos was an avid reader and writer, a passion that fueled his intellectual curiosity. He authored over 25 books, leaving a lasting literary legacy. Among his notable works is a revamped curriculum of math textbooks designed to enhance the educational experience for Nigerian students. His diverse body of work also encompasses insightful books on self-help and encouragement, thought-provoking treatises on philosophy, valuable guides on financial and real estate investment, and engaging explorations of current affairs and history.</p><p><br></p><p>Amos’s innovative spirit also gave him a drive to find many solutions to real-world problems, and to this end he was also a visionary inventor. He pioneered the development of electrical power systems in Nigeria that harnessed solar power to address the frequent and intermittent power outages that plagued the region. Collaborating with his son, he also created GigarBox, a decentralized and cryptographically-immutable file-storage software system.</p><p>Amos was a man not only of extraordinary intellect, wisdom, and work ethic, and thirst for knowledge, he was a man who lived a life which embodied virtue and integrity. He was a man who gave without desire to receive and believed strongly that all of his talents and giftings were given to him to make the world a better place in return. He mentored thousands and impacted all of those he interacted with, sharing generously of his time, knowledge, and resources. His was truly a life well lived.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>January 1, 1959 - January 18, 202501/01/195901/18/2025
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