Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has congratulated Sheikh AbdulKadir Salman Sholagberu on his appointment as an Imam of the National Mosque in Abuja, and Prof. Abdulquadir Ibrahim Abikan on his appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) by President Bola Tinubu, as reported by Leadership.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor highlighted that Sheikh Sholagberu's appointment as an Imam representing the North Central at the National Mosque underscores his standing as an accomplished scholar in Islamic theology and propagation.

He also commended the proprietor of Daarul Kitab wa Sunnah College of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Ilorin for his contributions to knowledge and the unity of the Muslim community in the country.

The governor also commended the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), particularly the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for its commitment to the unity of the Muslim community and national development.

AbdulRazaq asked Allah to grant Sheikh Sholagberu long life, good health, wisdom, and the guidance to succeed in the esteemed role as an Imam of the National Mosque Abuja.

On Prof. Abikan, the governor said the appointment is a beautiful addition to the rank of public officers from Kwara State who are serving the nation meritoriously.

He asked Allah to guide the new NIALS DG and give him success in the discharge of his duties.