EMIR OF ILORIN CELEBRATES WITH ETSU NUPE ON 74TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has rejoiced with the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, on the occasion of his 74th birthday anniversary.

In a congratulatory message issued by the Emir through his Spokesman , Dr. AbdulAzeez Arowona, he described the 13th Etsu Nupe, an erstwhile Nigerian Army General and Chairman of the Coordinating Committee of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), as a distinguished monarch with landmark achievements.

Alhaji Sulu-Gambari further stated: “Etsu Nupe is a foremost custodian of culture, a pillar of peace, and a strong advocate of unity among the people of Nupe Kingdom and Nigeria at large.

“The people of Ilorin Emirate Council and the entire members of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs heartily felicitate with His Royal Highness, the Etsu Nupe, on attaining the age of 74. Your 24-year reign on the exalted throne has been marked by wisdom, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of your people and the nation.”

He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the celebrant more years in good health, strength, and sound mind to continue to provide purposeful leadership to the Nupe nation and to humanity.

The Emir also commended Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, for his fatherly role in promoting religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and support for traditional institutions across the country.

He therefore thanked the government and people of Niger State, as well as the Federal Government of Nigeria, for their support to the monarch in delivering on his mandate of promoting peace and unity in diversity among royal fathers in Nigeria.