…wishes the monarch more fruitful years
Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) has joined numerous individuals and organisations across and beyond the country in paying homage to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on his 83rd birthday.
A statement signed by the Union’s National Secretary, Abubakar Imam, quoted the IEDPU’s National President, Alhaji Aliyu Otta Uthman, fsi, as saying that “the Emir’s 83rd birthday, which falls due today, Saturday, April 22, 2023, is a special one as it coincides with this year’s Idel Fitr festival”.
The Union congratulated the Emir, who is also the Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, for marking another birthday on the throne of his forebears in sound health, adding that his reign has been very peaceful, progressive and prosperous.
Alhaji Uthman described the Emir as a respected royal father, outstanding elder statesman and an illustrious jurist who is, no doubt, a real blessing not only to Ilorin Emirate but also to the entire humanity.
The IEDPU’s President paid glowing tributes to the Emir for his numerous achievements in peace building and other areas of national development, saying that Alhaji Sulu-Gambari is a leader who deserves to be honoured and celebrated by all and sundry.
Alhaji Uthman, who recalled several roles of the Emir in community development before and since his coronation as the 11th paramount traditional ruler of Ilorin Emirate, said that he is particularly grateful to the Monarch for the fatherly love and support he and the IEDPU had enjoyed from him since his election as the Union’s President about four years ago.
While the retired intelligence technocrat wished Alhaji Sulu-Gambari many more years of peaceful and prosperous reign, Alhaji Uthman assured the Emir of the loyalty, patriotism and prayers of members of the Union and the generality of the good people and residents of Ilorin Emirate.
