Launching of 'Ilorin Emirate Frontliners' Bring Political Foes Mustapha, Bolaji Together

Date: 2023-07-03

After acrimonious political battle for Ilorin senatorial seat, a former Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi and the Turaki of Ilorin, Mallam Saliu Mustapha have reconciled at a book presentation in Ilorin.

The two personalities were senatorial candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and the All Progressives Congress(APC) when they engaged a bitter political rivalry that compelled the
National President of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union(IEDPU), Alhaji Aliyu Otta Uthman to wade in.

Though Mustapha later won the election the two politicians were sighted in a warmth embrace at the unveiling of a new book, “Ilorin Emirate Frontliners” authored by National Secretary of IEDPU, Mallam Abubakar Imam.

Senator Mustapha who donated N10m for the copies of the book said he had the honour of sharing the stage with distinguished individuals who, like myself, were devoted to preserving the intellectual history and cultural heritage of the Ilorin Emirate.

He said the book not only showcases remarkable literary talent but also provides an incisive and thorough overview of the prominent personalities who have played pivotal roles in the development and prosperity of the Ilorin Emirate.

He expressed his commitment to further promote the book by transforming it into a documentary for global distribution and audio versions to be featured on popular radio programmes.

Vice President Third-Estate, Barrister Hakeem Mustapha (SAN) who donated N2m for the book also commended the efforts of the author for the historic literary work.

Over N20m was realised on the spot during the unveiling of the book that was reviewed by Professor Suleiman Ambali.

Some of the dignitaries that graced the occasion and donated generously included Professor Oba Abdulraheem, Hon Moshood Mustapha, Waziri Yakubu Gobir and former Environment Minister, Hajiya Halima Alao among others.

PRNigeria reports that the book is a biographical compendium of leading indigenes and notable residents of Ilorin Emirate.

According to the author, the book was an attempt at documenting, preserving and celebrating the careers, achievements and contributions of over 300 distinguished indigenes and residents of Ilorin Emirate.

Mallam Imam, who is also the Deputy Editor of UNILORIN BULLETIN, the official weekly news publication of the University of Ilorin, said that his decision on the book project was encouraged by the need to preserve the pedigrees and contributions of selected accomplished indigenes of Ilorin Emirate for the younger and future generations to emulate.

He told PRNigeria that the work is equally intended at establishing the contributions of Ilorin Emirate to national and human development for posterity.

Source

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Olatunji Ayeni     Mohammed Haruna     Kwara Coalition Of Business And Professional Associations     Baaziki Sulaiman     Alao Ayotunde     Mohammed Lawal     Kwara United     Michael Ologundea     Sidikat Alaya     Alimi Abdulrazaq     Aso-ofi     Yoonus Kola Olatinwo     Towoju     James Ayeni     Yusuf Mubarak     Dairo Kunle Paul     Centre For Community Empowerment And Poverty Eradication     Otuka     Maryam Ado Bayero     Rabiu Kwankwaso     Mutawali Of Ilorin     Balogun-Ojomu     Gbenga Adebayo     Lafia Aliyu Korasabi     Hijab     Folorunsho Alao     Ahmed Shuaib Buranga     David Adesina     Dar-Al-Handasah Consultants Ltd     Senate Presidency     Olabanji Orilonishe     Ibrahim Oniye     Akande Idowu Ayoola Muhammed     Kayode Ogunlowo     Abubakar Usman Jos     Abdulhakeem Amao     Yunus Lawal     Sobi Hill     Bayer AG     Oba Mogaji Abdulkadir     Oya State     Yahaya Abdulkareem     Shuaib Jawondo     Gwanara     Alaaya     David Oyepinola Adedumoye     Kwara State Television     Buhari     Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory     Tunji Oyawoye     Monkey Pox     KWAFFA     Yahya Mohammed     Obasanjo     Kunle Akogun     Senate     Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning And Empowerment     Sheikh Ridhwanullah El-ilory     Abdulrasheed Na\'Allah     Muhammadu Gobir     Hijaab     UNILORIN Alumni Association     Yahaya Seriki Gambari     Ibrahim Gambari     Rueben Parejo     Kolade Solagberu     Dagbalodo     V.O. Abioye     Ibrahim Mohammed     LABTOP     Shehu Salau     Chief Imam Of Ilorin     Bankole Omisore     Kwara State Pension Board     John Kehinde Salako     Okin Biscuits     Adanla-Irese    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Niguel Gallando Marcias     Offa     Ilorin Curfew     Olokoba     Yusuf Ali     Magaji Nda     Temi Kolawole     Imodoye Writer’s Enclave     Computer Based Test     Simeon Ajibola     CBT     Afusat Nike Ibrahim     Abdullahi Samari     Kolawole Bashirat     Alloy Chukwuemeka     Read With Me     Khairat Gwadabe     Isiaka Gold     Rashidi Yekini     Samari     Salake     Ibrahim Mohammed     Majlis For Sadakah, Zakat And Waqf     Raliat Elelu-Habeeb     Kwara North     Abdulrasaq Alaro     Shoprite     Col. Adedipe     Kale Bayero     Prince Bola Ajibola     Share/Tsaragi     March 28     United Nigeria Congress Party     Millennium Development Goals     Yahaya Dumoye     March 18     Baba Adini Of Kwara State     Lasiele Alabi Yahaya     Ilesha-Gwanara     LEAH Charity Foundation     Ifelodun     Centre For Community Empowerment And Poverty Eradication     Royal FM     Akanji     Femi Gbajabiamila     Saliu Shola Taofeek     Ridwan Agboola     Abdulkadir Jimoh     Neo Mundo Ltd     Apata Ajele Secondary School     Mohammed Alabi Lawal     Kamaldeen Kehinde     Jalala     Aso-ofi     Mohammed Khadijat Kubura     Oluranti Idowu     COVID-19 Palliatives     Mohammed Haruna     Yashikira     2023 Elections     Local Government     Ibraheem Adeola Katibi     Jimoh Lambe Abdulkareem     Yemi Sanni     Ogbondoroko     Sobi FM     Tosho Yaqub     Sulyman Tejidini     Mazars Consulting     Clement Yomi Adeboye     Abdulganiyu Salahudeen     Tunji Folami     Sulyman Abdulkareem     Matthew Babaoye     Moshood Kashimawo Abiola     Patigi Regatta     Oluwarotimi Boluwatife Adenike