Keffi Polo donates trophy to immortalise Late Captain Okunbo
In appreciation of his noble virtues and philanthropy, late Capt Idahosa Wells Okunbo was immortalised over the weekend at the annual Keffi Polo Ranch Tournament as the organisers dedicated a trophy in his honour. The late commercial pilot and humanist who passed away on August 8, 2021 in London was the patron of Keffi Polo […]
Late Captain Okunbo
In appreciation of his noble virtues and philanthropy, late Capt Idahosa Wells Okunbo was immortalised over the weekend at the annual Keffi Polo Ranch Tournament as the organisers dedicated a trophy in his honour.
The late commercial pilot and humanist who passed away on August 8, 2021 in London was the patron of Keffi Polo Ranch and a strong pillar for the development of the game of polo in Nasarawa State.
Reacting to the tournament played in honour of his late father, the Executive Director, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria limited, Osahon Okunbo, who represented the Okunbo family, expressed gratitude to Hon. Ahmed Wadada and organisers for finding his late father worthy of immortalisation.
“On behalf of myself and the entire Okunbo family, I want to say we are indeed grateful. We are grateful to Hon Ahmed Wadada whom we all consider as a family member.
“Our late father lived a good life worthy of emulation. His love for humanity knew no bounds. So we are not surprised that this is happening. We are indeed grateful,” he said.
Some of the notable personalities at the event were Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai (retired), Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Hon Ahmed Wadada.
Other notable dignitaries that graced the occasion were Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, represented by his deputy Emmanuel Akabe, Seyi Tinubu, former governor of Adamawa State, Jubril Bindow, Emir of Zazzau, Emir of Keffi, Emir of Nasarawa and other first class Emirs.