IEDPU Hails Ilorin-born Professor Gbodofu on International Award

A Professor at the Department of Arabic, University of Ilorin, Khalilullahi Uthman Gbodofu, has been congratulated for winning the 2025 prestigious Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding in Doha Qatar.

The award was presented to Prof. Muhammad by the Emir of Qatar, who was represented by the Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamad Al Thani, at a colourful ceremony held last Tuesday (December 9,2025) at Doha, Qatar.

This commendation was made by the National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union(IEDPU), Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, in a statement signed by the Union’s Spokesman, Mallam Nurudeen Ibrahim and obtained by Daily Hibiscus News

Alhaji Abdulmalik, who described Prof. Gbodofu as a distinguished scholar and patriot, thanked him for making the community very proud.

While urging Prof. Gbodofu not to relent in his efforts at promoting learning and understanding across borders, Alhaji Abdulmalik urged other indigenes of the Emirate to keep doing their best for themselves, the community and humanity at large