How many of us remember the great Dr Tai Solarin

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1. Who during the civil war, visited Biafra and stopped eating for several weeks after seeing malnourished children on the war front
2. In protest against poverty in Nigeria, decided not to own more than 2 shirts and 2 shorts.
3. Picked dead bodies on the streets of Nigeria in the 70s and 80s and gave them befitting private burials
4. Resigned as a commissioner in Oyo state, just because a Police man stopped and asked for his driving licence, which he was not carrying at the time.

5. Gave scholarships to orphans and victims of war at his Mayflower school in Ikenne. Many of them are now world renowned experts
6. Refused salaries and allowances and never engaged in ANY business on National assignments and appointments.
I was privileged (and blessed) to honour him before he died when the company both Ayo and I started in 1992: Goldstar Adavnced Summit (GAS), promoted the publication and launching of his Biography at the Institute of International Affairs. The book was written by our Lecturer (when we were in the University), Prof Aladejana but we eventually became the Financiers a few years after graduation. lol.
Most of our youths of today, do not know that Nigeria used to have great statesmen and heroes like Tai. They are now used to ego driven, power hungry and money chasing 'leaders' who add no value to the environment. lol.
How come, we rarely have people like this anymore. Whats happening? Watch out at NDDIS, as we reveal more on plans for Nigerian role models. Bimbo R Folayan