Foundation Awards Scholarships to Mark Anniversary of Idiagbon’s Death
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the demise of a former Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Gen. Tunde Idiagbon (rtd), the Paul Erinne Foundation has donated 1,000 bags of rice and scholarships to five indigenes of Ilorin Emirate.
The chairman of the foundation, Paul Erinne, an engineer, stated this in Ilorin yesterday during his maiden visit to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari at his palace at Oja-oba, Ilorin.
According to him, the scholarship is for five selected youths from the Ilorin Emirate to study engineering courses in any federal university in Nigeria.
He also said that the 1,000 bags of rice are to be distributed among the people of Ilorin Emirate to support them during the month of Ramadan in honour of the late Idiagbon, stressing that the gesture was meant for the ‘poorest of the poor'.
He added: "I never met late Gen. Idiagbon during his lifetime but I am happy to be associated with him, even at death. The day the
Buhari/Idiagbon-led government was overthrown, I shut myself in the house for three days. It was that they that I knew that Nigeria has entered the dark.
"Idiagbon was known for humility, compassion and honesty. I hope political offices holders will imbibe his nationalistic principles in order to make the nation better.
"We gather to commemorate the 25th memorial of Idiagbon, a remarkable leader whose legacy continues to inspire us all. As we reflect on his life and contributions, we honour his memory with gratitude and reverence.
"He was not just a military leader; he was a visionary, a patriot, and a symbol of integrity. His unwavering commitment to duty, discipline, and the welfare of his country left an indelible mark on Nigeria's history."
Erinne further stressed that during his tenure as the chief of staff to Buhari, Idiagbon exemplified leadership at its finest, stressing that he was a man of principles who led by example, instilling discipline and order in every aspect of governance.