Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the new Ilorin title holders.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Kwara State Governor, North Central, Nigeria, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated all the new traditional title holders of the Ilorin Emirate, praying Allah to grant them success and long life in their services to the people of Ilorin.
The ranking title holders, as announced by the Ilorin Emirate Council, are Dr. AbdulKadir Alfa Oba-Solagberu (Sarkin Malamai of Ilorin); Dr Alimi Abdulrazaq (Mutawalle of Ilorin); Sheikh Suleiman Faruq Onikijipa (Grand Mufty of Ilorin); Waziri Yakubu Gobir (Dawaki of Ilorin); Alhaji Saka Onimago (Shetimma of Ilorin); Mallam Saliu Mustapha (Turaki of Ilorin); Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje (Tafida of Ilorin); and Alhaji Kawu Agaka (Dan Iya of Ilorin).
This was disclosed in a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye.
“I congratulate all the new title holders as announced by Mai Martaba the Emir of Ilorin Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari (CFR).
“I am convinced that the decision of the Emir is based on the track records of these illustrious sons of Ilorin over the years. I have no doubt that they will discharge the duties of their offices to the admiration of all.
“I equally congratulate the Mai Martaba on the joyous occasion and the advancement of the culture and tradition of his forebears, as well as the families honoured with these important traditional titles.
“I charge the new title holders to endeavour to join hands with the Ilorin emirate council to promote the larger interest of the community at all times.” The statement read.
