President Tinubu congratulates Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 30th anniversary, praising his integrity and service to Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the 30th anniversary of his ascension to the throne.

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The President described the revered monarch as “a symbol of honour, dignity, and unwavering commitment to justice.”

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the Emir for his visionary leadership and sustained contributions to peace and development in Ilorin and across Kwara State since assuming the throne on 11 November 1995.

According to the statement, the President noted that Emir Sulu-Gambari’s reign has been defined by courage, fairness, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility.

He praised the monarch for his consistent collaboration with successive state administrations — a partnership, he said, that has fostered peace and stability and paved the way for the remarkable progress the ancient city has recorded over the past three decades.

“The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, is a man of honour and dignity. He served the country diligently before his ascension to the throne, and today, he continues to serve our nation as Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano,” President Tinubu stated.

Reflecting on the Emir’s distinguished judicial career, the President recalled his tenure as a Justice of the Court of Appeal, describing him as a jurist who dispensed justice “with uncommon courage, without fear or favour.”

President Tinubu also offered a personal tribute, recalling the Emir’s role during Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggles of the 1990s.

“During our agitation for democracy, when the military was hounding me, I benefited greatly from Dr Sulu-Gambari’s boldness in dispensing justice, for which I remain eternally thankful,” the President said.

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He prayed for continued good health, wisdom, and impactful leadership for the Emir, acknowledging his decades of selfless service to Nigeria and his people.