The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, have rejoiced with the Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari on the 29th anniversary of ascending the throne of his forefathers.
The governor and the speaker in separate statements congratulated Sulu- Gambari on the milestone.
The governor in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye said: ” Ilorin over the last 29 years has seen more positive growths across sectors, with its status rising in national importance, population, harmony, and prestige associated with important landmarks now dotting the southernmost emirate city.
“We thank His Royal Highness for his strong leadership, his support for the people and government, and the grace with which he handles delicate matters of public importance.”
AbdulRazaq asked God to uphold the first class monarch upon goodness and bless his old age with good health, happiness, and continuous peace and harmony.
Also, the speaker of the State House of Assembly, in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, AbdulKadir Yusuf congratulated the Emir on behalf of his colleagues, management and staff of the Assembly.
He said;” We, at the State House of Assembly, are proud and happy to be associated with the numerous successes that the Ilorin Emirate and indeed the entire Kwara State have recorded during the reign of His Royal Highness.
“We are delighted that the Ilorin Emirate and the entire Kwara State have continued to witness tremendous infrastructural development in the last 29 years of the reign of His Royal Highness, especially in the last five years of the people-centred administration of a proud son of the Ilorin Emirate, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate.
“It is noteworthy that the Emir of Ilorin has been at the forefront of the promotion of peace, harmony and development, not only in the Ilorin Emirate, but Kwara and Nigeria at large in the last 29 years of his reign. ”
The national president of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alh AbdulMumini AbdulMalik, described the Emir as an outstandingly exemplary leader.
He said that the Emir has been a consistent apostle of peace and prosperity for the good people of Ilorin Emirate and the generality of Nigerians.
AbdulMalik, who acknowledged the Emir’s support for the IEDPU before and since his installation, said that the tremendous expansion and transformation witnessed by Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State since 1995 cannot be divorced from the exciting leadership styles and prayers of the frontline monarch.
He prayed to Allah to grant the Emir long life as well as sound health to enable him serve Allah and humanity for a longer time.
The director general of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies(NILDS), Abuja, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, described the reign of the Emir as a watershed in the annals of Ilorin.
Sulaiman who spoke through his media adviser, Mohammed AbdulKadir, beseeched Allah to make the coming years more glorious and glamorous for the Emir, in sound health and mind.
The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in a statement released by its chairman, Abdullateef Ahmed, and secretary, Olayinka Alaya, praised the Emir’s steadfast dedication to the progress and welfare of the Ilorin Emirate.
The union noted that Emir Sulu-Gambari’s reign over the past 29 years has brought significant advancement, fostering economic growth, infrastructural development, and enduring peace across the Ilorin Emirate and its environs.
It emphasised that members of the fourth estate of the realm take delight in celebrating the Emir’s numerous achievements, particularly his commitment to transforming Ilorin into a thriving metropolitan city that has attracted both industrialists and meaningful investments.
The NUJ noted that the Emir’s reign has been witnessing the rise and growth of sons and daughters of the Emirate at the state and national level.
The Gamji Members Association (GAMA) in Kwara State, praised Sulu-Gambari for following the footpaths of the late Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, in his drive for peaceful co- existence and development of Ilorin, Kwara and Nigeria as a whole.
In a statement signed by its president general, Alh Tunde Akanbi and the director of publicity, Alh Abdullahi Olesin, GAMA described the Emir of Ilorin as a frontliner in the promotion of peace across the country.
The association expressed delight that Ilorin and indeed Kwara State, have continued to witness tremendous infrastructural development necessary for socioeconomic growth during the reign of Sulu-Gambari.
The group managing director of Kam Holding Limited, Alh Kamoru Yusuf, said the reign of Sulu-Gambari has proven to be eventful and impactful in the last 29 years.
He noted with delight that Ilorin has continued to grow in leaps and bounds under the rulership of the revered monarch.
Yusuf added that the people of Ilorin Emirate have every reason to rally round the Emir for providing correct leadership and direction in the administration of the Ilorin Emirate.
