IEDPU hails Alapansanpa @ 70

The National President of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, has felicitated with the Danmasani of Ilorin, Engr Suleiman Oba Yahaya (aka Engr Alapansanpa), on the occasion of his 70th birthday, which falls due today, Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Alhaji Abdulmalik, in a statement signed by the Union’s Image-Maker, Mallam Nurudeen Ibrahim and obtained by Daily Hibiscus News , described Engr Alapansanpa as a great patriot who deserves to be celebrated for his contributions to community and national development over the years.

Alhaji Abdulmalik, who also described Engr Alapansanpa as a personal friend and positive collaborator in community development of close to five eventful decades, said that the celebrant has booked a space for himself in the annals of Ilorin Emirate through perseverance and hardwork.

The President thanked Engr Alapansanpa, who is also the former Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and erstwhile Managing Director of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), for his numerous contributions towards the development of Ilorin Emirate as a former Zonal Vice President of the Union and as Chairman of the groundbreaking Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committte.

Alhaji Abdulmalik wished Engr Alapansanpa a very peaceful and colourful birthday and more years of sound health and happiness.