It is with sadness that I read about the passing of a great man. The history of Physiotherapy in Nigeria, nay in Africa, can never be complete without the name, professor Vince C. B. NWUGA being written in bold/gold letters. He stood like the proverbial IROKO tree in a forest that did not have many tall trees.He started a quiet revolution that changed the face of physiotherapy in Africa in general, but particularly in NIGERIA. He was the 1st teacher of physiotherapy in Nigeria to encourage his graduates/students to go for graduate studies. He elevated our profession when we were being looked down upon in Nigeria. He will be regarded as a hero and a legend in the history of Physiotherapy in Nigeria. I sincerely hope and pray that many more younger Nigerian Physiotherapists will follow the trail he blazed for the physiotherapy profession in Nigeria. May the good Lord grant him eternal rest in His bosom, and peace, courage, and fortitude to the family, to gear the loss. Echerobia W. Ezeala, PT, DPT.