Hajia Muinat Bola Shagaya:Celebrating Sarauniyar of Ilorin Emirate at 66
By AbdurRaheem Sa’ad Dembo,anipr
Birthday is a day of reflection,and to show gratitude to the Almighty God for sparing one’s life.The woman billionaire and Ilorin Emirate Sarauniyar , Hajiya Muinat Bola Shagaya marks her birthday on every 10th October.
It is a finest moment in one’s life so Hajia should rejoice as she marks 66th birthday..In the words of Famous American Host and Television Producer, Oprah Winfrey “On every birthday, you decide whether to mark it as the end of your greatest days or the beginning of your finest hour” and the more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate”.
Significantly,She is more than just a celebrity in Nigeria, Africa and beyond,but a respected patron of fashion and the arts.For more than 40 years, she has built a diversified business empire and inspired generations of entrepreneurs especially women.Hajia has become one of the most influential businesswomen in Africa.
She is a Philanthropist and has touched many lives positively.It was based on this recognition that the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu -Gambari conferred on her the title of Sarauniyar of Ilorin Emirate on 25th December, 2022.On that day I wrote a piece about her, titled “Unveiling The First Sarauniyar of Ilorin Emirate”
Most importantly,President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday in his birthday message to Hajiya Muinat Bola Shagaya through Bayo Onanuga, the special Adviser to the President on Information and strategy, described her as a distinguished Nigerian whose vision, enterprise, and leadership have advanced the private sector and contributed to national development.
The Commander -in-Chief of the Armed Forces also commended her dedication to philanthropy and women’s empowerment, values that continue to inspire a new generation of Nigerians.
Mr President wished her many years of good health and continued service to the nation.
Happy birthday, ma.May Allah grant you more good and gracious years to celebrate
AbdurRaheem Sa’ad Dembo, anipr is a public affairs commentator and publisher of Daily Hibiscus News online
