Emir Of Ilorin,Unilorin VC Congratulate Sultan On 20th Coronation Anniversary

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’advert Abubakar III, on the 20th anniversary of his coronation, whereas the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has congratulated the Sultan and former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, on his turbaning as Kuliyan Sokoto.

Sulu-Gambari, in a press release signed by his spokesman, Dr Arowona Abdulaziz, described the Sultan’s 20 years on the throne as a celebration of purposeful management, religious steering and steadfast dedication to the unity of the Muslim Ummah and peaceable coexistence amongst Nigerians.

He counseled the Sultan for preserving the heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate whereas selling dialogue, mutual understanding and respect throughout spiritual, ethnic and cultural divides.

The Emir additionally praised the Sultan’s management as President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), noting his efforts to strengthen Muslim unity, encourage session and promote constructive engagement on points affecting Islam and nationwide improvement.

Sulu-Gambari reaffirmed the historic and religious ties between the Ilorin Emirate and the Sokoto Caliphate, describing the connection as a cherished inheritance sustained by religion, scholarship and shared values.

Similarly, Egbewole congratulated the Sultan on the milestone and counseled him for conferring the normal title of Kuliyan Sokoto on Oloyede, who served because the college’s vice chancellor from 2007 to 2012.

In a press release issued by the college’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, Egbewole described the title as a well-deserved honour for a distinguished public servant, bridge-builder and statesman.

He mentioned the conferment recognised Oloyede’s contributions to academic improvement, service excellence, group service and humanitarian actions.

Egbewole, who additionally congratulated Oloyede on the normal honour, mentioned, “The new chieftaincy title is in recognition of his well-known contributions to the nation’s educational development, service excellence, community service, and humanitarian credentials.”

He additional described Oloyede, a professor of Islamic jurisprudence and Secretary-General of the NSCIA, as “a veritable symbol of renewed hope for national rebirth.”