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Emir of Ilorin salutes Afe Babalola at 93
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has rejoiced with the Proprietor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Are Afe Babalola SAN, as a distinguished global citizen of all seasons.
He noted that Are Afe Babalola is one of the highly respected Nigerians that has impacted positively on many generations in numerous ways without any doubt of mind or actions.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari stated this in goodwill message to the legal luminary marking his 93rd birthday anniversary issued by his spokesman,
Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, on Saturday.
The Emir further confirmed that Are Babalola is a highly successful legal practitioner, an accomplished educationist, a senior Nigerian citizen, a community leader, an elderstatesman, a distinguished recipient of laurels, honours and awards both nationally and internationally.
According to the statement, “On behalf of the entire members of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR heartily congratulates and rejoice with Are Afe Babalola CON, SAN on the occasion of his 93rd birthday celebrations.
“His achievements and contributions to the development of the country are beyond imaginations. We are proud to be associated with him and apprieciate his legacies.”
“The Emir besiege God to grant him more fruitful and impactful years on earth with sound health and comfort at all times. We thank God that his lofty dreams for the nation and and generations yet unborn are highly commendable.”
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