RE: IN MEMORY OF GEN TUNDE IDIAGBON

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Dear Shuaib,

I sincerely appreciate your efforts for writing that write-up on Idiagbon. It is true that our leaders had forgotten the tremendous works of this great hero not alone to bring his name to memory. Not even a foundation, an institution, a street nor a market was name after the man. What a shame to our leaders of today. I pray that the Almighty will touch their hearts.

Thanks and God blessing.

oladimeji hakeem"

<oladimejihakeem@yahoo.co.uk

18 Nov 2004

Hello Shaib,

   I read with delight Ur article titled a salute to Tunde Idiagbon. It's really interesting that just one person out of a million Nigerians could remember such a legendary. The value system has changed such that people like Abacha has been immotalised with an International Airport. Probably the reason could be that Idiagbon refused most of present rich men to perpetuate their evil intention of getting rich. However, I should be of opinion that the family should start something first ( an annual lecture) in recognising his contributions to his fatherland, somebody must definitely pick up from them sometime someday.

     I earnestly eulogise Ur courage in that writing and strongly believe that if the dead could do something, late Idiagbon will rise and shake U for that single act.  Once more, U did well.

RALPH NGENE,  ABA

piecemeal_inv@yahoo.com

16 Nov 2004

Dear Yusha'u,

I must tell you that I admire you efforts and comment on topica and national issues. I aparticular impressed with the above named article. You really stir the conscience of all that care in respect of the late patriotic and examplary Nigerian. May is gentle soul rest in peace Amen. However, please note the obvious error on the day he was born. Although I cannot say his exact birthday, it is apparent that the qouted date was an obvious and avoidable mistake. Please take note and guide against such.

Major SK Usman.

"Sani Usman" <usmanusk@yahoo.com>

Tue, 12 Oct 2004

Dear Mr Abdulhameed

I write to commend you on your excellent article on the late Maj-Gen Tunde Idiagbon on gamji.com. I myself wrote an article (also posted on gamji) some time ago about Buhari and Idiagbon. I think appreciation of their efforts is long overdue.

Regards

MAX

"Max Siollun" <maxsiollun@yahoo.com>

Mon, 4 Oct 2004

This is definitely a write up that every Nigerian, well meaning for that matter must read and meditate upon. Honestly, many nautical miles away from home this evening I managed to control my emotion while reading the short and well contained column. It's just a matter of time for the man who absolutely meant well for the our dear country to be remembered and never to be forgotten! Yes, the late General deserves it from Nigeria and Nigerians (born before, during and after the regime).  It could be delayed but it can never be swept under the carpet ! I remember how as a young student at school of Basic Studies Makurdi I carried a pocket full of groundnut shell all the way to the campus from the city for disposal because I JUST COULD not litter the streets. The late General can never be forgotten as long as Nigerians and Nigerian leaders have the opportunity to visit and walk on American streets, haba ! The political game about the la immortalized by the Federal Republic of Nigeria !

Ben

Massachusetts

Benak" <benak30@hotmail.com>

Sun, 26 Sep 2004

Hello Mallam Yushau Abdulhameed Shuaib , I would like to expressed my appreciation for your article on Maj. Gen. Tunde Idiagbon. During the coup of 1985 when he was overthrown, I would have led a counter-coup if I had been in the army. Unfortunately, I had just graduated from Secondary school. Until Babangida was announced as the President, I kept on hoping that the coup would fail. Afterwards, I was so disappointed that I lost all respect for the military until they performed extremely well in Liberia and Sierra Leone (irrespective of the actual reasons that the troops were sent there). Therefore, I would like you to know that Idiagbon is not a forgotten hero. The people in power are those who would have been consigned to the dustbin of history if Idiagbon had not been overthrown and as such, I am not surprised about their attitude to his legacy. I would like to assure you that the era of the pretenders would not be forever. When our time comes, the legacy of Idiagbon would find its appropriate place.

OSAGIE AIMIUWU

"Osagie Aimiuwu" <oaimiuwu@msn.com>

Sat, 25 Sep 2004

Hi Mr; Shuibu, I thank you for that piece on Idiagbo. He was a hero for all times. The political people were afraid of him. God knows why his sudden passage. Nigerian Leaders have not yet learnt to honour those standing qualities of Idiagbo, neither cherished nor exemplified them so as to immortalise him. I think the problem is that of jealousy and lack of ideology in those who rule Nigeria. What I think is that NPN people are still strong on the political landscape and those who over threw Buhari/Idiagbon and their likes are supporting pillars in the present government of PDP. Sadly our Hero will remain in our hearts. May His Soul Find Glory In the Lord God, Amen.

UOkereafor@technip.com

Fri, 24 Sep 2004

Salaams: I just saw your piece on Idiagbon posted on website. I wish to say once again that I am marvelled by your prolificness. On remembering Idiagbon, I think you need to just try going it alone. I mean just organize something in conjunction with few like-minded indviduals that you know. It doesn't have to be grand and elaborate: something modest is better than nothing. If I were you I would invite people like Gen. Ishola Williams (rtd), Gani Fawehinmi, Adamu Adamu, Abba Gana Turab, Aliyu Tilde, and of course Gen. Buhari. As a media expert, I know you can generate the necessary publicity for the event. That, I believe, would be enough. Let me know what you think.

Bissalam Abubakar Alhassan

"Abubakar Alhassan"

<alhassanad@hotmail.com>

Thu, 23 Sep 2004

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