The monarch stated this in his Palace on Thursday at a special prayer marking the 21 years of his official appointment as the 11th Emir of Ilorin in 1995.

Alhaji Sulu-Gambari however thanked Allah for taking him this far and for ensuring that the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State continue to develop with numerous accomplishments since he became the paramount Ruler of the state.

He also emphasised that the experiences gathered during his days as a judge have no doubt prepared him for the stool of his forebearers stressing that the job of traditional rulers requires enormous wisdom, patient, tolerance, and perseverance in the discharge of the duties diligently.

While leading other Islamic Scholars in the prayers, the Imam Imale of Ilorin, Alhaji Abdullahi AbdulHameed prayed Allah to grant the monarch long life on the throne of his forebearers.

He added that Ilorin Emirate has continue to record numerous achievements in the last 21 years and urged the Emir to be steadfast in prayers for his subjects and the nation at large.