Egbewole greets Emir of Ilorin on 31st coronation anniversary
KEHINDE AKINPELU ILORIN
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on the occasion of his 31st coronation anniversary.
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Prof. Egbewole, in a statement issued by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, described the reign of the Emir as hugely remarkable and a blessing to the people of Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State at large.
Prof. Egbewole, who is a Member of the Nigerian Body of Benchers, explained that the Emir has always demonstrated that he is a father of all, saying that the foremost traditional ruler has been a promoter of peace and progress.
The Vice Chancellor specifically thanked the Emir for his love, support and prayers for the University before and since he mounted the throne on November 11, 1995, pointing out that the University has enjoyed Dr Sulu-Gambari’s royal interventions on many occasions.
Prof. Egbewole, who is also the Convener and Chairman of the Consortium of Kwara Universities (KU8+), explained that history will be kind to the Emir, as his reign has witnessed the proliferation of universities and other institutions of higher learning, both government and private ones, in Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State as a whole.
The Vice Chancellor also said that the reign of Dr Sulu-Gambari witnessed the tremendous expansion of the University of Ilorin, with the establishment of several academic centres, one of which is the Centre for Ilorin Studies (CILS), which has been deepening the relationship between the town and the gown.
Prof. Egbewole promised that in addition to strengthening the CILS for better service delivery, the University would continue to support the Ilorin community towards making it a better place to learn and live.
The Vice Chancellor, on behalf of the Council, Management and staff of the University, wished Dr Sulu-Gambari a continuous peaceful and more rewarding reign.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper November 11th, 2026
