The officiating minister describes the deceased as a forthright man who detested bribery and did not believe cutting corners
The traditional ruler of Adu Achi, in Oji River Local Government area of Enugu, Igwe Vincent Onyekeu Ilo was on May 19 laid to rest in his hometown.
He was 83.
Until his death, Igwe Ilo was for 10 years the traditional ruler of Adu Achi, a position he assumed on March 26, 2006.
Before assuming the traditional stool of Adu Achi, Igwe Ilo was an accomplished educationist, who spent over thirty six years as a teacher and headmaster in various schools in Enugu State.
He retired from public service in 1987 as a Supervisor of schools in the education department.
Apart from being a teacher, Igwe Ilo was known as a peacemaker, a mediator and an advocate for social justice.
He was very active in community development associations as well as a committed member of the Catholic Church, where he served in various capacities, including as Vice Chairman of St Gabriel’s Pastoral Council, Adu Parish, Enugu state.
In a brief sermon delivered during the requiem mass held in his honour, the officiating priest, John Okoye, a reverend, described Igwe Ilo as a honest man, who was humble and very supportive of the community.
