The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria has described the 29 years reign of present Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari as highly remarkable and commendable.
In a Press Statement issued by the Media Group to mark the 84th Birthday of the Monarch who is also the Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Emirs, Obas and Chiefs in Kwara State, the Group stated that the image and outlook of Ilorin Emirate has been rated higher as the leadership qualities of of Emir Ibrahim Sulu Gambari have been full of landmark achievements among other leading Emirates in the Country.
In the Press Statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator of the Group Alh. Ibrahim Abdullahi and the National Secretary Dr. Nasir Balogun, the Group sighted tremendous increase of Ilorin Emirate Professors across the Country, increased number of Universities and other academic Institutions located in Ilorin, the socio-economic development activities of Ilorin as capital of Kwara State, as well as ongoing plan to modernise Ilorin Eid-Praying Ground to mention just a few some areas worth mentioning among numerous achievements; rating Ilorin as one of the most peaceful state capitals in Nigeria.
The Media Group stated that the Emir of Ilorin’s leadership virtues and values emanated from that of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) who led the people with fear of God, overwhelming generosity to the less-privileged and warm-embrace of people regardless of ethnic, religious and cultural differences.
The Group therefore called on all the people living in Kwara State to continue to see the Emir of Ilorin as an epitome of Islamic virtues and outstanding Traditional and Religious Leader that accommodate all and sundry for State and National Development.
It prayed for continued sound health and long life for the Monarch as well as peace and stability to reign supreme in Kwara State and Nigeria.