Launching of 'Ilorin Emirate Frontliners' Bring Political Foes Mustapha, Bolaji Together
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.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Adesoye College Wahab Femi Agbaje Yahaya Muhammad Aminat Omodara Charcoal Olatunji Moronfoye Salihu Ajia HICA Bukola Saraki Bamidele Adegoke Oladimeji Biliaminu Aliu Oasis Muslim Care Foundation TIIDELab Sam Okaula Lola Olabayo Bolakale Kawu Agaka Lola Ashiru Baba Idris Wale Oladepo Olatunji Ayeni Abdulkadir Bolakale Sakariyah Patience Jonathan Ajase-Ipo Ado Bayero John Mayokun Dada Abdullahi Saadudeen Alikinla 2023 Elections AbdulRauf Keji Lai Mohammed Hassan Taiye Salam Savannah Centre For Diplomacy, Democracy And Development Wasiu Onidugbe Olatunji Abdulmumeen Suwa-Arabs Kisra Kwara North EFCC Adanla-Irese Opaleke Bukola Iyabo Women Radio Elerinjare Soffiyyallah Kamaldeen Usman Alkali Baba Bayer Nigeria Limited CT Ayeni Ayo Adeyemi Tunji Oyawoye Pilgrims Board Maimunat Oniyangi Yakub Ali-Agan Muhammadu Buhari Goodluck Jonathan Turaki Quareeb Yahaya Seriki Toyin Falola Madawaki Mary Arinde Yusuf Abdulwahab Abdulazeez Arowona Jide Ashonibare Wahab Olasupo Egbewole Ahmad Fatima Bisola Ishola Balogun Fulani Rafiu Ibrahim Taofik Mustapha Azeez Bello Raheem Adaramaja Abubakar Ndakene Abdulrazak Shehu Akorede Adewuyi Funmilayo Senate President Orisa Bridge Tsaragi PPS Ilesha-Baruba Rebecca Bake

