Kwara State allocates N100m for Emir's pavilion project

The Kwara State Government has allocated N100 million from the funds of Asa Local Government for the construction of a pavilion at the Emir of Ilorin's palace, known as the Sulu-Gambari Pavilion. This financial commitment is part of a broader funding arrangement involving five local government areas in the Ilorin Emirate, following the state government's takeover of the pavilion project.

Initially, the pavilion was facilitated by Senator Saliu Mustapha as a Federal Government constituency project through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Construction began on 7 February 2025 but was halted two days later due to the lack of necessary statutory approvals, as indicated by the Kwara State Geographic Information Service.

The state government announced its takeover of the project in January 2026, collaborating with Ilorin West, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, Asa, and Moro local councils. A steering committee, chaired by Abdullateef Gidado Alakawa, was formed to oversee the construction, which aims to accommodate about 2,000 people for various cultural and ceremonial activities.