An Ilorin based Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Suleiman Danboronu has charged the people of Kwara State to emulate and sustain the good legacies of the former State Governor, late Admiral Mohammed Lawal.

The Cleric who is also the Grand Mukadam of Ilorin gave the charge on Sunday while speaking at the 9th Year remembrance prayer of the deceased held at the late Governor's Admiralty Villa residence, Ilorin.

Sheikh Danborono said in his sermon that late Lawal remained bosom friend of the downtrodden while in office and till his death.

He said the former governor had at various fora revealed his philosophy of life and the type of legacy that he loved to remain with him on earth and hereafter.

"Late Lawal had repeatedly said that there are two types of uniform for man; one can be voluntarily removed by self or death; the other would remain with one for eternity.

"I can voluntarily retire as a soldier or death removes the uniform from my shoulders; but being friend of the poor and empowering the downtrodden is permanent dress that would see me to paradise", Lawal was quoted as saying.

Danboronu said late Lawal demonstrated his sermon as Governor in 1999 - 2003 and till his death by empowering people especially the voiceless across nooks and crannies of Kwara State.

He said late Lawal would be long remembered for elevating Ilorin Emirate, upgrading and making social infrastructures functional in the State throughout his four years tenure.

The Cleric therefore charged all beneficiaries of late Lawal's good deeds not to desert his children in order to continue to move the State forward. The Imam Imole of Ilorin, Alhaji AbdulHamid who led the Islamic Fridaous prayer urged leaders to rule with the fear of God at all times.

Alhaji AbdulHamid said that whoever allows himself to be guided by the fear of God would surely leave behind the kind of good works left by Lawal.

He prayed Almighty Allah to grant the late Admiral's soul eternal rest, Aljanat fridaous and to be the everlasting guardian of members of his family.

Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu - Gambari was represented by the Mogaji Aare of Ilorin, Alhaji Aremu Zubair at the occasion. The event marked with Qoran recitation and prayers attracted dignitaries and many political associates of the former governor from far and near in the State and in Nigeria.