The Zanna of Ilorin and Chairman, Ilorin Central Eid Praying Ground Committee, Engr. Yusuf Olanrewaju Sagaya, FNSE, OFR, has felicitated with the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers' Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on his 86th birthday anniversary.

Sagaya, who is also the Principal Partner of Yolas Consultant Ltd., stated this during his personal visit to the monarch in Istanbul, Republic of Turkiye, where he is currently observing his annual vacation.

He noted that, "I had a nice time with His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, in Istanbul to share the joy of his 86th birthday with him. Despite the fact that he is on annual vacation, the Emir is always busy attending to issues of community concerns, growth and development of Kwara State as well as issues of national interests.

"He is hale and hearty, in high spirits, and looking forward to returning back home soonest. His countenance shows his extreme love for his community, his people, the state and nation in general."

Engr. Sagaya however stressed that, "On the occasion of his birthday, I thank Almighty for the life of our amiable father, His Royal Highness, Shehu Alimi, and pray that Almighty Allah will continue to strengthen him, grant him more wisdom and absolute comfort for the good of Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, Nigeria and humanity at large."