President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, on attainment of Silver Jubilee on the throne of his forefathers, saying Ilorin Emirate has been witnessing tremendous development under him.
The president stated this in a congratulatory message by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Tuesday.
In the special message to the celebrant to mark his 25th year in office on Wednesday, Buhari described the 11th Fulani Emir of Ilorin as “an exemplary leader who has been at the forefront of community service, inspiring his people towards excellence in education and other human endeavors.”
Buhari also emphasized the important role played by the great traditional institutions and their custodians as bridge builders and healers in the society.
“As we all join the respected Emir and his subjects in marking this momentous occasion, I urge all Kwarans and the entire citizens of the country to pray for more years of good health for the Emir whose reign has brought growth and tremendous development to his people,” the president said.
In the same vein, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has felicitated with the Emir of Ilorin Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on the 25th anniversary saying his reign has brought development, sustainable peace, and rising honour for the emirate and the state as a whole.
“On behalf of the government and people of Kwara State, I congratulate His Royal Highness the Emir of Ilorin and the Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari (CFR) on the silver jubilee of his rise to the venerable throne of Shehu Alimi,” the Governor said in a statement.
“Ilorin under His Royal Highness has not only emerged as one of the most populous and fastest growing metropolis in the recent years, it has indeed been peaceful while recording appreciable investments from far and wide. There is no denying the laudable contributions of His Royal Highness to these remarkable milestones. Indeed, his generosity and wise counsel are acknowledged by all.
“I therefore congratulate His Royal Highness on the silver jubilee anniversary of his ascension of the throne and pray Almighty Allah, who crowns all kings, to grant him a long, successful and enduring reign in good health. I also congratulate the entire Ilorin emirate on the anniversary of the Mai Martaba.”
“On behalf of the government and people of Kwara State, I congratulate His Royal Highness the Emir of Ilorin and the Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari (CFR) on the silver jubilee of his rise to the venerable throne of Shehu Alimi,” the Governor said in a statement.
“Ilorin under His Royal Highness has not only emerged as one of the most populous and fastest growing metropolis in the recent years, it has indeed been peaceful while recording appreciable investments from far and wide. There is no denying the laudable contributions of His Royal Highness to these remarkable milestones. Indeed, his generosity and wise counsel are acknowledged by all.
“I therefore congratulate His Royal Highness on the silver jubilee anniversary of his ascension of the throne and pray Almighty Allah, who crowns all kings, to grant him a long, successful and enduring reign in good health. I also congratulate the entire Ilorin emirate on the anniversary of the Mai Martaba.”
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