KAM Holding Chief hails Emir of Ilorin on 86th Birthday

 KAM Holding Chief hails Emir of Ilorin on 86th Birthday 

A foremost industrialist, Dr Kamoru Ibitoye Yusuf, has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the occasion of his 86th Birthday Anniversary.


He said the reign of the revered monarch attracted unprecedented development in the annals of the ancient city.


In a congratulatory message issued in Ilorin, Dr Yusuf, who is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kam Holding Limited, said the people of Ilorin Emirate are fortunate to have a cosmopolitan leader as custodian of their customs and tradition.


He identified the traditional ruler as a detribalized Nigerian and exemplary figure, who leaders at whatever levels, should take a cue from.


The Kam Holding Chief noted that Dr Sulu-Gambari has served the Almighty Allah and humanity through his series of interventions in community and national development, declaring that the people of Ilorin Emirate and indeed Kwara are happy to have him as their traditional leader.


"It is my utmost delight to congratulate our revered royal father, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR on celebration of your birthday anniversary. As a leader, you are reputed for being cosmopolitan and urbane. Your Royal Highness, you are acknowledged as a reservoir of knowledge and wisdom that every Nigerian is drawing from.


"I join eminent Nigerians and admirers from all over the globe to wish you a Happy Birthday laced with joy and happiness," he said.


Dr Yusuf prayed to the Almighty Allah to preserve the monarch in good health and elongate his earthly journey.

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