Bashorun Enoch Ogunmiloro, retired Director of Finance, Nigerian Air Force, in this memoir, traces his 80-year-old journey in life from the rustic setting of Ikere Ekiti to bustling Lagos. It is a story of commendable courage faced in life. From Christ’s School, Ado Ekiti to the Marine Department—precursor of present-day Nigerian Ports Authority—to life in the United Kingdom, enlistment in the Air Force and beyond, the Author pays tributes to his creator for the gift of life; and to people, places and situations that have shaped his destiny. It is a bittersweet account of laudable achievements and truncated dreams candidly told by a man, who is eager to convince the reader of his rise to the top based on hard work and perseverance. It is a work with valuable lessons for the youth. 

Contents: Dedication/Acknowledgements/Preface/Early Life/Early Education/Christ School/Life after School/The Turning-point/The movement to Lagos/The Nigerian Ports Authority Era/My Sojourn in the UK/The UTC Days/Enlisting in the Nigerian Air Force/My stay at GTG Kaduna/Reception at NAF Headquarters/Posting to HQ NAF/The Kuru Experience/Our visit to the Far East/Post-Course Experience/The other side of my Air Force Experience/Life in Retirement/The Great Reception/My Family Life/My connection with St. Peter’s Church, Ikere/The Cathedral of St. Jude/My 80th Birthday Celebration/Epilogue/Index.