The Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Majesty, Alhajii Ibrahim Sulu Gambari on the 28th anniversary of his enthronement as the Emir.
This is contained in a statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Maryam Yusuf.
“There is no doubt that his reign has witnessed unity, peace, and development among the people of the Emirate.
The Honourable Minister wishes His Highness Allah’s continued guidance protection and upliftment.
Long live your Royal Majesty! Long live the Ilorin Emirate! Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria”, the Minister said.
Sulu Gambari became the 11th Emir of Ilorin on August 28, 1995, and was crowned on November 11, 1995, as he relinquished his position as the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division.
During the reign of his father Shehu Gambari (1959-1992), Kwara State College of Technology now Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin and the University of Ilorin were founded.
During his reign, tertiary institutions increased with the establishment of Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State University Malete and Muyideen College of Education among other private- and government-owned establishments across the state such as International Aviation College and the Advanced Diagnostic Centre.
He initiated the renovation of Ilorin Central Mosque (constructed by his late father in 1979) to become a world-class edifice and next to that of Prophet Muhammad in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Until recently when he was redeployed to the University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, the Emir had held sway as the Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State for 14 years (2001-2015).
Sulu-Gambari was a delegate to the most recent constitutional conference where he contributed to the national discussion.
He is the Chairman of Kwara State Traditional Rurals Council and also one of the ten prominent traditional rulers in northern Nigeria.
Dominica Nwabufo
