Gov Ahmed congratulates Emir of Ilorin
The Kwara
State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman,
Kwara State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, OON, on
his 21th coronation anniversary.
In a statement
by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba, Governor Ahmed
described the 21 year reign of the Emir as “eventful and beneficial to the
Entire people of the state”.
The governor
also lauded the traditional ruler for the numerous remarkable achievements by
different governments in the state as well as his continuous supports for the
current administration which has further enhanced the desired peaceful
co-existence among the citizenry.
Dr Ahmed
stressed that “in the last 21 years on the throne of his forefathers, our
father has demonstrated exemplary leadership and lived above board, while
remaining as the rallying point for his subjects”.
“As a
spiritual leader and custodian of culture and tradition, the Emir has played
significant roles in the promotion of inter-faith dialogue and harmony. He has
also helped socio-cultural cooperation, communal leaving and peaceful
co-existence among diverse peoples. “
The Governor
therefore prayed that Allah grant the Emir the required wisdom and sound health
to witness more of this auspicious moment in life.