Emir of Ilorin and Unilorin VC Honor Sultan on Coronation
Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the Emir of Ilorin, congratulated Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, on the 20th anniversary of his coronation. In a statement signed by his spokesman, Dr Arowona Abdulaziz, Sulu-Gambari praised the Sultan for his leadership, spiritual guidance, and commitment to Muslim unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
He acknowledged the Sultan's role as President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and his efforts to promote dialogue across cultural divides. Sulu-Gambari emphasized the historical ties between the Ilorin Emirate and the Sokoto Caliphate.
Additionally, Professor Wahab Egbewole, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, congratulated the Sultan on this milestone and commended him for conferring the title of Kuliyan Sokoto on Professor Is-haq Oloyede, a former vice chancellor of the university. Egbewole described Oloyede as a distinguished public servant and recognized his contributions to educational development and community service.
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