The Zanna of Ilorin, Engr. Yusuf ‘Lanre Sagaya OFR, has rejoiced with His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR on the 29th anniversary of his ascension to the throne as the 11th Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Council.
Sagaya who is also the Chairman Ilorin Central Eid Praying Ground Management Committee, in a goodwill message issued on Monday thanked Almighty Allah for giving the Emir the gift of life and sound health to witness the auspicious moment of the coronation anniversary.
He also expressed his appreciation to the Emir for being father to all in the state stressing that “As one of the foremost traditional rulers in Nigeria, you have remained committed to the growth of Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State at large as well as the social and economic growth of your subjects in the last 29 years. You are indeed, a father to all and architect of modern Kwara.
“Your resolute, resilience, commitments and sacrifices for our dear nation as an incorruptible Presiding Justice of Appeal Court and now as the Emir of Ilorin have being the major driving force for all your ‘children’ home and abroad to be dutiful to your call for a great and prosperous Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State.”
Sagaya however reiterates his loyalty and support for the Shehu Alimi dynasty and prayed that Almighty Allah continue to strengthen the Emir in order to witness more years of tremendous accomplishments on the revered throne.
