Iwuanyanwu stood for fairness, equity, service to humanity, says Emir of Ilorin
By Dele Moses, Ilorin
Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has mourned the death of frontline politician and President-General of Ohanaeze (an Igbo socio-cultural group), Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
The monarch, who doubles as the chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers’ Council, extolled the virtues of the deceased as he said he stood for equity, fairness and service to humanity.
The Emir, in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, described late Iwuanyanwu as an industrious personality, dedicated politician and philanthropist, promoter of sports and a detribalised Nigeria with global connections.
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He stated: “Late Iwuanyanwu’s political generosity and detribalization was indeed legendary. I came across him when I was the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Football Association (NFA). We became friends and borthers. His humility and love for national integration was highly commendable and he stood for equity, fairness and service to humanity. He used his endowed resources to establish and promote Iwuanyanwu Nationale, one of the leading professional football team that later produced some players for Nigeria’s National Team (Super Eagles) and many international clubs.
“He contributed tremendously to the education sector by sponsoring the less privileged through award of scholarships and extension of supports to educational institutions.”
The Emir, while, condoling children, immediate and extended family members of the deceased extends his condolence to the government and people of Imo State over the unfortunate demise of the elder stateman.
The monarch prayed that God would repose his soul and give the entire humanity the fortitude to bear the great loss.