Still have not recovered from the shock.

Rest in peace UG.

Uncle Greg,

As I now reflect on your life and the great things many defined you to be, I'm more appreciative and grateful that I personally shared in some of those experiences. From the beginning, you welcomed us (me, my siblings and cousins) into your home countless times with no reservations ever; whether they were holiday visits, long-term stays during our schooling in the UK or any other ways possible. Scotland became a second home for us because of your generous hospitality.

I'm also grateful for the times we talked and you always gave great advice on career and life in general.

Apart from sons and brothers, I and many others have become husbands, fathers, and uncles just like you have been to different people. Thank you for giving us a true example of what it means to be all these things and we hope to follow your examples with renewed commitment and humility.  

Till when we're finally able to see you in the way you now see us; more clearly than we can physically comprehend. Keep resting Uncle Greg.

Eddy Inegbedion 

Dr Ofili - it's really a sad moment to be writing this but God knows the best. 

May your gentle soul continue to rest in the Lord. Amen

Alex Ibe

Chair - Nigerian Catholic Community Glasgow and Environs (NCCGE)

Dear Dr Ofili, you are an example of a gentleman, I met you first time at one of the Igbo Union meetings and you made an unbelievable impression to me, from that day the name Dr Ofili sticked in my memory, I looked forward to meeting you whenever I have the opportunity to do so, most time it will be at igbo union meeting or child dedication held by an Igbo person in Glasgow and environs.

When I was elected Fin sec of the Igbo Union you called me and gave me a fatherly advice of how to carry out my duty, I will never forget those wise words you said to me. 

You have gone but you still leave in my heart. 

My heart felt condolences to your wife and children and grandchildren, 

May your soul rest in peace with almighty God. 

Until we meet again. Adieu my friend and brother. 

I was absolutely heartbroken to find out the news of Greg’s passing.

I will always carry fond memories of his generous spirit, his warm laugh and his quiet, softly-spoken authority. He was a charming and charismatic man who would have you hanging on his every word, regardless of whether he was talking about geopolitics, the plot of sci-fi movies, or how to make the perfect overnight oats.

My thoughts and well wishes are with his family as they come to terms with this terrible loss.  

Have been devastated to hear this saddest of news about my friend and colleague,Greg.I just could not believe what I was hearing and broke down in tears.My family here and back home send their thoughts and prayers.The last couple of weeks since getting this news, we have all been very sad.

It had been a huge privilege to work with Greg for 6 years.A friendship that spanned way beyond those years and one who left a feeling of joy every time he was remembered by me and my family

A wonderful Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who cared for his patients and went way beyond the call of duty.A colleague of immense standing 🙏

Kind, friendly, sincere and caring, a doctor who knew so much ….

His loud laughter could always be heard from far.Working beside him in theatre, outpatients, wards, day bed unit, the memories are all coming flooding in…..

Our family all knew Greg and Esther and the children.They are all very upset.

Time in Law Hospital and Wishaw General Hospital was made much richer by Greg.

He will be sorely missed.

We will hold on to the many lovely memories that Greg left behind and cherish each one of them.

The family are very much in our thoughts and prayers and our deepest condolences go to Esther,Uche,Amy and Samy.

Greg,your beaming face lit up any group and brought much life to any party.

The many thousands of patients who you cared for and the many staff and colleagues will always remember you very fondly.

You were wonderful, kind and caring friend to me and my family hold you very dear to their hearts

We will always remember your beautiful  and blessed life with utmost gratitude.

Rest in eternal peace,Greg.

Forever in our hearts,thoughts and prayers, you will always be.

Dr.Devika Maheswari(former colleague and friend of Greg Ofili)

My family and I received the news of Dr Greg Ofili’s passing with utter shock and sadness. What a huge loss to Esther, Uche, Emi, Sammie, the Ofili clan and us all who had the privilege of meeting and knowing this special human being.

We first met Dr Greg Ofili right at the turn of the 21st century, when my then very young family joined the Igbo Union, Glasgow. This soft-spoken and unfailingly polite gentleman not only welcomed us, but firmly signalled his readiness to guide and assist as necessary. Over the years, we found Dr Ofili to be a remarkable personification of decency, integrity, honour, and generous service. 

He was a highly respected custodian of the Igbo Community in Glasgow, a status he held not only because of his lengthy service as Secretary and Trustee of the Igbo Welfare Association, but because of his unimpeachable conduct and track record. Our good Doctor was also a much treasured member of the Nigerian Community in Glasgow. 

As we mark the end of this Honourable man’s earthly journey, let’s all take solace in his rich and bounteous legacy, including the wonderful family he’s left behind.

It was with a sense of loss and grief that I received the demise of Dr Gregory Ofili, the husband to my friend Dr. Esther Ofili nee Iyoha on the 18th of January 2024.

Esther and myself met at the Federal School Science, Lagos for our A Levels in the year 1971 and we became very fond of each other, not minding our different ethnic backgrounds.

We both parted ways for about 3 years only to reunite in the University College Hospital Ibadan, she as a Clinical Medical Student while I was in the School of Radiography.

I had known Dr. Greg Ofili many years before then through his mum, late Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ofili who was a family friend, little did I know that my friend would eventually get married to him.

I was dumbfounded the day i met Esther's fiancé who coincidentally was Greg, this now consolidated our friendship.

I was later married to late Dr. Oluyombo Awojobi and the four of us related as one big family.

We stayed 3 nights in their home at Lanarkshire Scotland in 2004, when Yombo and myself travelled to the UK for my brother in law' 70th birthday.

A very accommodating and lovely family with wonderful children.