The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of Kwara State Council of Chiefs in Northcentral Nigeria, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has urged pilgrims of the 2023 hajj to continue to pray fervently for the nation’s peace, unity and prosperity.
He urged them to use their visit to the holy cities of Madinah and Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a great opportunity to move closer to Allah.
This is contained in a goodwill message issued on Sunday by the Emir’s spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona on behalf of the monarch.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari who thanked Allah for His numerous blessings on the people of Ilorin Emirate, the people of Kwara State and Nigerians at large stressed that “While in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, you are expected to pray for global peace and harmony.”
According to the Emir, “I want to use this moment to urge our pilgrims to pray for peace and unity of Nigeria most importantly, the newly inaugurated government both at the federal and state levels respectively.
“I also enjoin pilgrims from Ilorin Emirate and beyond to be good ambassadors of our dear country by conducting themselves most peacefully throughout their stay in the Holy cities of Madinah and Makkah to get the maximum rewards for their spiritual engagements.”
The Emir appreciated the sons and daughters of the Ilorin Emirate, the government and the good people of Kwara State for their continuous prayers and support and prayed to Allah to grant the pilgrims a successful hajj back to their respective homes and families.
