The Leading social cultural group in Ilorin has Commended the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Dr Ibrahim Zulu Gambari for confering sheik Faruq Sulieman Onikijipa and other Prominent sons of Ilorin Emirate with Royal Titles.

The President of the Association, Mall. Abdullah Babatunde Salaudeen made this commendation when he led the members of IEYDA on a courtesy visit at the Emir’s palace Earlier today in Ilorin.

Babatunde appreciated the emir of Ilorin for identifying the great sons of the Emirate and confering with the Royal Titles, Noted that the title encourage others to work harder for unity, development and peace in the Emirate, in particular, and Kwara State, in general.

On his part, The National publicity Secretary of the Association, Alh Muhammad Uthman Jagunma said the new Roayl titles Holders in Ilorin were perfectly Selected by the Emir, Prayed Almighty Allah to grant the monarch good health, continued grace and renewed strength in all his endeavours.

In his reaction, HRH Dr Ibrahim Zulu Gambari CFR Appreciated IEYDA For Promoting and Projecting the image of Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State at Large, Urged not to depart and relent in developing the Emirate.

Below are the names of the new traditional title holders and their meaning in English

(Grand Mufty) : Sheikh Sulyman Onikijipa – A Muslim legal expert who is empowered to give Rulings on Religion Matter.

(Sarkin Mallami) : Sheikh Yakub Aliagan – Adviser on Religion Matter

(Mallam Ubandoma) : Sheikh Abdulkadir Oba Solagberu – Person who has shown Commitment to the advancement of knowledge , Philanthropy, Religion Ideals and Social Economic Advancement of the society.

(Turaki) : Mall. Saliu Mustapha- Leader in the world of Business.

(Matawalle) : Dr. Alimi Abdulrazaq – Trustee of other people’s properties.

(Shettima) : Alh. Sakariyawu Onimago – Humanitarian

(Tafidan) – Alh. Abubakar Kawu Baraje – Very important person

(Daniyan) : Alh. Abolakale Kawu Agaka – Visionary, free Spirit or Highly

(Madawaki) : Alh. Muhammad Yakubu Gobir. – Head of Army