The Emir of Ilorin Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has thanked the people of Ilorin Emirate, government and people of Kwara for their fervent prayers and support since his enthronement in the last 28 years.
He has also highlighted feats recorded during the period.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, who is also the Chairman Kwara Council of Chiefs, expressed his delight in a statement signed by his spokesman, Malam Abdulazeez Arowona.
The Emir lauded the peaceful conduct of his people in spite of their political and tribal differences.
He stated that his prayers had always been for the people of Ilorin Emirate, Kwara and Nigeria as a whole, to continue to excel globally.
He said that some of the achievements he recorded in the last 28 years on throne included infrastructural growth and human capital development across all facets of human endeavours.
According to him, others are educational and economic advancements, remodeling of Ilorin central Mosque to a world-class standard, upgrade of the Emir’s Palace to modern status, preservation of Ilorin Emirate, promotion of peace and harmony among residents of the community.
The Chairman of Kwara Council of Chiefs thanked the people for standing firmly by him in prayers and good conducts since he ascended the throne of his forefathers in 1995.
He urged the people of the state to continue to live together peacefully and not allow division and disruption of peace under any guise.
The Emir also commended all successive administrations in the state for supporting traditional rulers and ensuring grassroot development across the state.
He noted that the current administration under Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of had been so supportive and instrumental to the growth of traditional institution.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari therefore prayed for love to continue to manifest as his reign continue to enjoy the solidarity of the people and government at all levels.
