Emir of Ilorin Hails Durbar Committee's Success in Reviving Cultural Festival Since 2018

Date: 2025-04-17

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs and Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has commended the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee for maintaining the vibrancy and cultural significance of the Durbar festival since its revival in 2018.

Speaking during a meeting with committee members at his palace, the Emir praised the group, led by Engr. Suleiman Oba Yahaya Alapansanpa (Danmasani of Ilorin), for their "unrelenting efforts to preserve this unique heritage, celebrated not just in Nigeria but globally."

Alhaji Sulu-Gambari offered special prayers for the committee and formally approved preparations for this year's Durbar, slated to hold on the third day of Eid al-Adha (Eid Kabir). He emphasised the festival's role in showcasing Ilorin's rich traditions and fostering communal unity.

The Emir noted that the Ilorin Emirate Durbar has gone international as the entire universe has embraced it and therefore called on all sons and daughters of the Emirate as well as friends and lovers of the Emirate to come out enmass and support the committee and also be physically present during the festival.

Alhaji Sulu Gambari noted that the members of the committee most times leave their personal and atimes their official duties to ensure that the festival succeeds.

The Emir used the period of the courtesy visit to watch a part of the 2024 durbar, which showcased the rich culture and heritage of Ilorin Emirate and its outstanding sons and daughters

According to the monarch, going by the 2024 documentary, the Ilorin Emirate Durbar is not only unique but progressively improving in standards and has also surpassed the one earlier held.

Alhaji Sulu Gambari, who is the Chancellor of Bayero University Kano and Muhammad Kammaludeen University, Ilorin, acknowledged the high standards introduced to the festival by the committee and expressed the hope that it would be improved upon.

The Emir added that according to media report , the 2024 durbar produced one of the best oganised durbar events laced with melodious Quranic recitations and cultural display.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Committee, Engr Yahaya Alapansanpa and Danmasani of Ilorin thanked Emir for the support and confidence he has in members and assured that they would not relent in improving yearly on the festival.

He attributed the modest achievements the committee has recorded to the support and prayers from the Emir and particularly the contributions, interest, and the resolve of the state government to take the annual festival to an enviable standard

In addition, we can not overemphasized the contributions of non government organisations, notable individuals, and the entire Emirate.

Alapansanpa praised the Emir for his vision and mission and his strategic thoughts to reinvigorate Durbar as a significant cultural activity in the Emirate.

The Chairman of the committee was accompanied on the royal visit by prominent members including the Secretary, Professor Jawondo Abdulganiyu, the Chairman, Sub-Security Committee, Retired AIG Adisa Bolanta, Former IEDPU President, Alhaji Yahaya Oko Alaro Ahmed,IEDPU Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Nuru Ibrahim, the treasurer, Alhaji Yinka Yahaya, Barrister Aiyegbami Bushra , Alhaji Ahmed Bolaji, Muhammed Jamiu and the Chairman, Sub-Publicity Committee, Alhaji Tunde Akanbi.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital     Jimoh Akani     Voices Of Tomorrow     Ahman Patigi     Mukhtar Shagaya     Abdullahi Samari     Nagode     Idris Garba     Muhammed Mahe Abdulkadir     Sabi     Olomu     Moremi High School     KW-GIS     Oluwarotimi Boluwatife Adenike     Bamidele Aluko     Lanre Aremu     Patigi Regatta     KWSUED     Mopelola Abdulmaliq-Bashir     Alore     Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship     FOMWAN     Ibrahim Abiodun     Sunday Fagbemi     Abdulwaheed Musa     Olufolake Abdulrazaq     Esuwoye     Abatemi-Usman     Yakubu Mohammed Abdullahi     Shettima     Yakub Lai Gobir     Aliyu Kora-Sabi     General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Ilorin     Umar Danladi Shero     Ijagbo     Offa     Saka Aleshinloye     Colleges Of Education Academic Staff Union     AGM Professional Services     March 28     Kwara State Sports Commission     Isiaq Khadeejah     Veterinary Teaching Hospital     Shehu Alimi Foundation     Ajayi Okasanmi     Femtech     Yahaya Oloriegbe     Kwara Metro Park     Bello John Olanrewaju     Bilikisu Oniyangi     Transition Implementation Committee     Tunde Saad     NFAI     Hassan Oyeleke     National Pilot     Ado Ibrahim     Yoonus Kola Olatinwo     Vishvas KOZ Tractors     Victor Gbenga Yusuf     Kwara Poly     Suleiman Ajadi     Alfa Modibbo Belgore     Aliyu Muhammad Saifudeen     Galadima     Abiodun Musa Aibinu     University Road     James Kolo     Abdulkadir Remi Hawawu     Convocation Ceremonies     United Nigeria Congress Party     Aiyedun     M.Y. Abdulrahaman     SAPZ Project     Awoye     Esinniobiwa Quareeb     Kwarareports.com     Medview Airlines    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

Okala Baba     Moses Afolayan     Government High School (GHS), Adeta     Bilikisu Gambari     Rebecca Olanrewaju     Nigeria Computer Society     Muhammed Aliyu     Adamu Ibrahim Sabi     Ministry Of Women Affairs And Social Development     TIC     Nigerian Correctional Service     Ayeyemi Sulaiman     CCB     Ilesha-Baruba     Okedare     Yusuf Mubarak     Lukman Adeloyin     Aliyu Sabi     Naira Redesign     IHS     KWIRS     Tanke Flyover Bridge     Kwara 2015     Modibo Kawu     Oloriegbe     Popo-Igbonna     Kishira     Elerinjare-Ibobo     Folaranmi Aro     Arinola Lawal     Bureau Of Lands     Durosinlohun Kawu     Okoolowo     Shettima Of Ilorin     Olusegun Adeniyi     Muhammed Danjuma     Forgo Battery Company Limited     Hassanat Bello     Abdulkadir Orire     Abdulrazaq Adebayo     Convocation Ceremonies     Sa\'adu Salahu     Emir Of Shonga     Bola Magaji     James Ayeni     Rotimi Oyedepo     Lai Mohammed     MMWG     Yakub Lai Gobir     Onilorin     Mohammed Lawal     Ahman Patigi     Muslim Media Watch Group Of Nigeria     Ibrahim Sulu Gambari     Ganiyu Taofiq     Ambassador Kayode Laro     Quarry Royal Valley     High Court     Iyabo Adisa Ibiyeye     Saadu Gbogbo Iwe     Titus Ashaolu     Abdullahi Atanda     Ilorin Anchor Men And Women     IF-K     Haliru Dantoro     Ejidongari     Oyedepo     Yekeen Alabi     Offa Poly     Durbar Festival     Elese Of Igbaja     Ahmed Alhasssan     Saudat Abdulbaqi     Ibrahim Abduquadri Abikan     Deji Ajani     Mohammed Yisa     Oba David Oyerinola Adedunmoye