Ilorin, Kwara State – The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has congratulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday, describing him as a living legend, patriot, and global citizen.
The goodwill message, issued by the Emir’s Press Secretary Dr Abdulazeez Arowona on Thursday, also highlighted Obasanjo’s longstanding contributions to peace, inter-religious harmony, and nation-building.
“You are a living legend, a patriot, an elder statesman, and a global citizen with a tremendous record of global peace advocacy,” Sulu-Gambari said.
Obasanjo, who served as Military Head of State from 1976 to 1979 and later as democratically elected President for two terms, is widely admired for his role in shaping Nigeria’s political and social landscape.
“We appreciate and know you as a nation-builder and advocate for peaceful coexistence who promotes inter-religious and inter-cultural harmony,” the Emir said.
“I especially thank you, Chief Olusegun Aremu Okikiola Obasanjo, for always identifying with the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara at all times.”
The Emir, also Chairman of the Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, expressed the council’s collective celebration of Obasanjo’s milestone birthday and prayed for continued strength and comfort in his life.
“The entire members of the Kwara Traditional Rulers Council heartily celebrate and rejoice with you on this auspicious occasion of your birthday,” Sulu-Gambari added.
