Emir Of Ilorin Commends Kwara Governor For Gifting Chief Imam, 2 Others Brand-New Cars

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has presented four vehicles to the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani, two other top Islamic clerics and the council of Ulamah of Ilorin Emirate. 

Among the four vehicles, a brand-new Toyota Prado jeep was given to the Chief Imam Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani, a bus for the council of Ulama, one jeep for the Imam Imale Shaykh Abdullahi AbdulHameed and the third jeep for the Imam Gambari, Shaykh AbdulAzeez Sulaiman.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by Mr Mashood, Abdulrafiu Agboola, Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Government House, Ilorin noted that the short presentation ceremony was held at the forecourt of the palace of Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. 

Receiving the vehicles on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Emir of Ilorin thanked AbdulRazaq for fulfilling his promise to the Chief Imam and for supporting religious institution in the state. 

He prayed for continued guidance and wisdom in piloting the affairs of the state. 

While handing over the car keys to the monarch, AbdulRazaq explained that the presentation was in support of the Emir of Ilorin, the Emirate Council and in demonstration of his love for sustenance of the partnership between him and the Government of the State, the Royalty, the Emirate Council, and the Council of Ulamah. 

‘To the glory of Almighty Allah, Alhamdulillah. We are here on behalf of His Excellency AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State. True to his title as Sardauna of Ilorin, you will recall that the entire people of the Emirate, and Kwara State in particular, were excited with the appointment of the new Chief Imam recently, and the turbaning that attracted people from all parts of the country’ the governor said.

Governor AbdulRazaq was represented by his Senior Adviser and Counselor, Alhaji Saadu Salau, who was accompanied by former Special Adviser on Special Duties, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Jiddah; Senior Special Assistant  on Religion Alhaji Ibrahim Danmaigoro; Dr Ibrahim Ghali Alaaya; Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government ,AbdulRahman Ladan and the General Manager of KWASSIP, Dr Wasiu Tejidini 

‘What is happening today is practical fulfilment of that promise, a brand-new Toyota SUV GX for the Chief Imam.

But in addition to that, the governor has also extended his kind gesture to the Council of Ulamah, in the Emirate and the state, by giving them a bus, and he has also included in a hierarchy, the Imam Imale, and the Imam Gambari. So, in other words, we are here to present four official vehicles, which of course, was received by no other person, than our Royal Father, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. 

So, the entire people of Ilorin Emirate, and Kwara State in particular, are delighted for the official presentation of four official vehicles, not only for the Chief Imam of Ilorin, but also for the Imam Imale; Imam Gambari, and Council of Ulamah’ the governor said. 

Responding, the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani appreciated AbdulRazaq for the kind gesture, saying it will ease transportation challenges of the religious leaders. 

‘I give thanks to Almighty Allah and I am very grateful to our amiable governor. May Almighty Allah in His infinite mercy continue to protect and guide him from all evils. We really appreciate what he did for us. 

The bus will assist the Ulamah to move together easily anytime we have an occasion’ Chief Imam added. 

Recall that the governor had also procured and presented vehicles to Kwara State CAN last week-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079,  08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you