The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has mourned over the demise of Alhaji Aliyu Alarape Salman SAN, who died on Sunday.
The Emir who described the deceased as a legal luminary of quality multi-purpose to the Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State and nation in general stressing that, “Alhaji Alarape Salman SAN gave his best to the Ilorin Emirate in particular and humanity in general. ”
According to a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir further confirmed that the deceased was amiable, committed and dedicated to the development of the nation as a vibrant Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN) and community leader whose years of selfless services spanned many decades.”
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari however commiserated with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as well as the leadership of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) over the demise of a valuable elderstateman.
The Emir who prayed Almighty Allah to comfort the family ask for absolute forgiveness of the deceased shortcomings, acceptance of his good deeds and admission into paradise.
