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.

Kanu Agabi     Abubakar Olusola Saraki     Fatimat Saliu     John Dara     HAMFAT Clinic And Maternity     KWASAA     New Naira Notes     Ahmad Fatima Bisola     Just Law Forum     Yaman     SSA Youth     NYSC     Dapo Teni Nig Enterprise     Trade Lenda SME Fair     Afolabi-Oshatimehin Adenike Harriet     Samuel Elizabeth Keatswa     Muhammed Aliyu     Bisi Kristien     Sheriff Shagaya     Onilupeju Of Ilupeju     Toyin Abdullahi     Michael Imoudu National Institute For Labour Studies     College Of Education     Ramat Oganija     Kwara Central     Bamidele Adegoke Oladimeji     Susan Modupe Oluwole     Orire     Maigidasanma     Mary Kemi Adeosun     Aishat Sulu-Gambari     Academic Staff Union Of Universities     Yahaya Oloriegbe     Onilorin     George Funsho Adebayo     Amos Sayo     Mary Arinde     Taiwo Joseph     International Aviation College     Afonja Descendants Union     UITH     Garment Factory     Toyin Saraki     Razaq Ayobami Akanbi     Local Government Pension Board     FOMWAN     SSA Youth Engagement     Iliasu     Rashidi Yekini     Yusuf Lanre Badmus     Seed Technologies     COVID     Abdulrazaq Solihudeen     Amasa     Ibrahim Abdullahi     Ilorin General Hospital     Afin Descendants Union Of Odo-Owa     Doyin Awoyale     Abubakar Usman Jos     Tricycle Owners Association Of Nigeria     Tafidan Kaiama     Tosin Saraki     Olaiya Zuberu     Unilorin     Yoruba     Obasanjo     Balogun Gambari     Abdulfatai Baakini     Olupako Of Share     MINILS     Isaac Aderemi Kolawole     Medinat Folorunsho Salman     Maimunat Oniyangi     Ahman Patigi     Guber Aspirant     Femi Agbaje     Aremu Bose Deborah    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

C2c@kwarastate.gov.ng     Hamid Bobboyi     Sulyman Buhari     Rihanat Ajia     Kwara 2023     IHS     Abiodun Oyedepo     Lanre Badmas     Shehu Salau     Lasiele Alabi Yahaya     Shonga Farm Project     Mufti Of Ilorin     Awili Pedro     Kwara State Health Insurance Agency     Abegunde Goke     Khadijat Ayoola Yusuf     NSCIA     Code Of Conduct Tribunal     Isaac Aderemi Kolawole     Kwara State Council Of Chiefs     Sanitation Exercise     Saka Asiat Ayinke     Mahe Abdulkadir     Alapansapa     Ahmed Bolaji Nagode     Afin Descendants Union Of Odo-Owa     Government House     Akanji     Oyawoye     Sheikh Ridhwanullah El-ilory     Medview Airlines     Toyin Sanusi     Osuwa     Mohammed Lawal     UNILORIN Alumni     Plat Technologies Limited     Frootify     MMWG     Abdulkadir Remi Hawawu     Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development     Nigeria Governors\' Forum     Hamza Usman     Raliat Islamic Foundation     Ado Bayero     Idofin     Photo News     Osinbajo     Bola Tinubu     Adeola Abraham     Funke Adedoyin     Abubakar Imam     Elekoyangan     Bankole Omisore     Ayobola Ipinlaiye     Alagbado     Tafida Of Kaiama     Senate     Samari     07039448763     Ayekale     SAPZ Project     KWSIEC     Dauda Adesola     Kwara Teaching Service Commission     Fola Consultant     Kayode Ogunlowo     Anilelerin     Aro Yahaya     Ohoro Of Shao     Abdulfatai Ahmed     Police Commissioner     Erin-ile     Ayo Adeyemi     Buhari     Kupchi Hosea Maxwell     Ijagbo     Oladipo Akanmu Tolani