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  • Tinubu greets Sulu-Gambari on 85th birthday 

    Tinubu greets Sulu-Gambari on 85th birthday 

    President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday felicitated Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the Emir of Ilorin, on his 85th birthday.

    The President commended Sulu-Gambari, the Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, for his unwavering commitment to nation-building, demonstrated by his consistent advocacy for unity, peace, and progress.

    He thanked the Emir for his services to Nigeria as the Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue, at different times, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement.

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    Sulu-Gambari is a former justice of the Court of Appeal and pioneer Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice in old Gongola State.

    After his call to the Bar in 1968, he became a judge of the High Court of Borno State in 1977, where he moved to the Court of Appeal in 1983.

    “President Tinubu joins the Emir’s family, the Ilorin Emirate, and the people of Kwara State to celebrate the royal father on this milestone.

    “He prayed that God Almighty will grant the Emir renewed strength and good health to enjoy many more peaceful and impactful years on the throne,” said the statement.

    (NAN) 

  • Kwara suffers from development deficits, says Issa Aremu

    Ahead of today’s governorship primaries of the Labour Party (LP) in Kwara state, governorship aspirant of the party, Comrade Issa Aremu has said that the state suffers from huge development deficits.

    The frontline labour leader said if elected the governor of the state, he would rebuild Kwara state from what he called “Ghetto” of poverty into land of prosperity and common wealth for all.”

    He promised to do that “Through selflessness, statesmanship, entrepreneurship, compassion, managing diversity, equality, inclusiveness, sense of justice and fairness.

    He said his promised stewardship will be a continuation of his selfless and tested struggle within the national, African and global labour movement spanning four decades.”

    Comrade Aremu said this in Ilorin, the state capital when he visited the Emir of Ilorin Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari for royal blessing on his ambition

    He promised to draw on the experience of traditional authorities with respect to governance and leadership if elected to office in all the communities that make up Kwara state.

    He vowed to revive old industries in the state, adding that new ones will be created for the benefit of the teeming unemployed youth in the state.

    He said that the manifesto of LP recognizes that traditional rulers are the real custodians of the traditional institutions and cultural values of the Nigerian people and that in this capacity they play a very important leadership role at the grassroots level.

    In a remark, Alhaji Sulu-Gambari described the aspirant as a competent candidate who is fit, by all standards, to be the state governor and even the president of this country.

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    The Emir said the LP governorship candidate is a man with a versed knowledge and wealth of experience who according to him has been a mover and shaker of this country and beyond.

    He said that his leadership quality has given him the ample opportunity and recognition to have been nominated at different times to represent Kwara, Nigeria and even Africa in general at different fora.

    Alhaji Sulu Gambari said Comrade Aremu was one of the leading figures at the former National Confab that was set up by the former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

    The Emir said Comrade Aremu has every right to contest for any political office of his choice in view of his track record of achievements and prayed God to be with him and guide him in the task

     

  • Saraki, Ahmad, Sulu-Gambari worship with Muslims in llorin

    The Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki, the Speaker of the Kwara House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad and the Emir of Ilorin Alhaji lbrahim Sulu-Gambari were among the dignitaries and thousands of Muslim faithful, who performed the two rakaat prayers commemorating Eid el-Kabir in llorin on Tuesday.

    The News Agency of Nigeria  reports that the prayer which lasted less than ten minutes, amidst tight security, was led by the Chief lmam of llorin, Alhaji Abdullahi AbdulHameed.

    The Chief Imam immediately after the prayer slaughtered a ram at the Eid praying ground and urged other Muslim faithful, of sufficient means, to do the same in their homes.

    The chief Imam urged Muslims to use the Sallah to show love, harmony and peaceful co-existence with one another, irrespective of ethnic or religious affiliations.

    According to him, Eid-el Kabir is not for drinking and eating alone, but to appreciate Allah.

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    Abdul-Hameed urged Muslims to always be good ambassadors of their religion and use their wealth to further propagate Islam.

    The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari called on Nigerians to uphold the significance of Eid-el Kabir, such as total trust and obedience to God, to accelerate the pace of economic recovery.

    The monarch charged Muslims to sustain the relative peace and harmony the state is known for at all times and be security conscious at all times.

    The Emir said the lnternational Durbar of the llorin Emirate slated for Wednesday in llorin, , is to strengthen unity and love amongst the people of the emirate and the state in general.

    Sulu-Gambari urged the people of the state to come out en masse to grace the occasion and be law abiding before, during and after the celebration.

    The Emir also prayed for the safe return of Nigerian pilgrims performing 2018 Hajj in Holy land.

  • Buhari greets Emir of Ilorin, Sulu-Gambari, at 78

    President Muham-madu Buhari has felicitated with the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Kolapo Sulu-Gambari, on his 78th birthday, today.

    In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari joined the indigenes of Kwara State, the historic Ilorin emirate and all associates of the Emir in celebrating the septuagenarian, whose reign on the throne has ushered in an era of peace, development and prosperity for his people.

    The president commended the traditional ruler for his simple, disciplined and modern leadership style, which he has translated into remarkable developmental strides by promoting the values of good education, harmonious living, tolerance for divergence and the power of collective, progressive investments.

    The president re-affirmed that the Emir of Ilorin, who is also the Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Council, has contributed tremendously to the development of Nigeria, starting out early as a lawyer and later a jurist, and regularly providing wise counsel to leaders and serving the nation dutifully whenever he was called upon.

     

  • Sulu-Gambari, Osun monarch seek stronger ties

    Sulu-Gambari, Osun monarch seek stronger ties

    The ancient city of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, has hosted the Oluwo of Iwo, Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi and his chiefs.

    Oba Akanbi was in the city to seek the support of Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari in strengthening religious, economic and political ties between Iwo and Ilorin.

    The meeting, which took place at the Emir‘s palace, had 10 traditional rulers and 20 chiefs on the entourage of the Oluwo.

    While the Oluwo was envious of the recognition Ilorin had earned in the politics of Nigeria, the Emir said Iwo nurtured and produced the best Islamic scholars in the country.

    The Oluwo described Sulu-Gambari as an astute leader and true father, who sees to the well-being of his subjects and promotes their political will through relevance in administering Nigeria.

    Oba Akanbi said the ties between the two cities were severed some years ago, adding that the severance cost them opportunities.

    He said Iwo and Ilorin were one as demonstrated by the renowned Islamic scholars from the two Islamic states.

    He said, “Our ancestors were well versed and connected in Islamic knowledge. They were intimate brothers in Islam, kindness and knowledge. To attest to their affinity, Iwo is called Geri Malami while Ilorin is Geri Alimi. But the interaction between the duo is not as cordial as it used to be, hence one of the primary reasons for my visitation.

    “Iwo should be seen as Ilorin while I will address Ilorin as Iwo from today. We are both bastions of Islamic knowledge and culture and that shall continue to be sustained as laid down by the early scholars of the two states.

    Oluwo said the two Islamic communities have many identical features extending to names starting with the letter I which stands for Islam, Iwo and Ilorin.

    “Iwo and Ilorin are brothers in Islam. In the whole of southwestern Nigeria, only Iwo is addressed as Geri Malami because of what they have in common with Ilorin. The first sharia court was situated in Iwo.

    Alhaji Sulu-Gambari eulogised Oluwo for his sense of history and understanding, promising more interaction with Iwo.

    The Emir affirmed Iwo as a twin home to Ilorin, the closest and well connected to each other on Islamic knowledge and teachings in the whole western region. He said he and the Ilorin Emirate are ready for a bilateral relationship with the Oluwo and urged citizens of the two cities to close ranks.

    The emir said, ”While Oluwo said he is envious of Ilorin, I am also envious of Iwo in one thing. That is, Iwo has many Islamic scholars well respected overseas especially in Saudi for their wealth of knowledge. Those scholars are making Iwo proud. Iwo is the most recognised Islamic city in the southwestern Nigeria. And that is one of the best of all assets.”

  • Sulu-Gambari, senator, speaker preach peace

    THE Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, Lagos State House of Assembly, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, Chairman Senate committee on ICT and Cybercrime, Sen AbdulFatai Buhari and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Baraje have urged Nigerians to ensure unity and peaceful co-existence of the country.
    They spoke in separate Eid-il-Fitr messages.
    The emir enjoined Nigerians to utilize the period of the completion of this year’s Ramadan fasting to move closer to God and pray for the great potentials of the nation.
    “Nigeria will make quicker progress towards the fulfilment of its great potentials as a nation if its citizens foster peace, security and stability which are essential for development by showing greater love, respect and humility for national safety and maintenance of public law and order,” he said.
    The monarch enjoined political office holders to live up to their campaign promises by engaging in rigorous restructuring of the nation’s economy towards the benefit of the downtrodden in order to achieve the desired security of lives and property.
    Obasa urged Muslims to imbibe spirit of forgiveness.
    ‘‘I congratulate all Nigerians, especially my Muslim brothers and sisters for their perseverance, sacrifice and spiritual commitment during the fasting. It is hoped that sacrifices made will transform to making us ambassadors of peace in our individual and collective endeavours,’’ he said.
    The significance of the fasting, according to him, thrives on the ‘‘threshold of sacrifice, assisting the less privileged, feeding the poor and forgiveness’’.
    ‘Ramadan, he said, is a month of seeking forgiveness from Almighty Allah, noting that ‘‘if we are forgiven by God, we also hold it as a responsibility to forgive one another. This is when our prayers and fasting can be accepted by Allah, the Lord of forgiveness”.
    The Speaker urged Nigerians to shun all forms of violence and embrace activities that promote peace and development in the society.
    He further explained that being law abiding, and living together in peace with neighbours, engenders growth and development.
    Buhari urged Nigerians to imbibe the principles of love, compassion, self discipline and obedience to constituted authority.
    He said part of the teachings of Islam is to continue to pray for enduring unity, peace and progress of the country at all times.
    “With our sincerity of purpose and supplication to the almighty Allah during and after Ramadan, I believe we can overcome all our challenges as a nation. I implore you to also continue to support the government in deeds and prayers,” he said.
    To Alhaji Baraje, Nigerians should eschew religious bigotry and love their neighbours as they love themselves.
    He urged them to shun acts capable of causing disunity, but instead promote unity and harmonious co- existence.
    Baraje stressed that the unity of the country should not be compromised and should be paramount to every Nigerian and warned against any attempt or action that can lead to disunity as a result of ethnic or religious crisis.
    The APC chieftain noted that the challenges facing the country required collective efforts, and stressed the need to bridge the communication gap between the leaders and the led.
    He said though the ‘change’ promised by this present administration has not been well felt by the Nigerian masses due to economic crisis confronting the country, but urged them to continue to endure as the country would soon overcome the challenges.