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AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on his conferment as the Sardauna of Ilorin.

The traditional title is being conferred on AbdulRazaq by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, at a ceremony in Ilorin on Wednesday.

In a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended the Emir for honouring the governor with the prestigious traditional title.

The President described the conferment as recognition of AbdulRazaq’s leadership, public service and contributions to the development of Kwara State.

Tinubu also urged the governor to regard the title not only as an honour but as a call to greater service and responsibility.

He said AbdulRazaq’s experience and leadership could contribute to advancing the interests of the people of Kwara State and supporting national unity and development.

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The President further praised the traditional institution in Ilorin for its role in promoting harmony and supporting democratic governance and sustainable development.

He wished AbdulRazaq wisdom, strength and success as he assumes the responsibilities associated with the title.

The ceremony is expected to attract political leaders, traditional rulers, government officials and other prominent personalities.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to represent President Tinubu at the event, while several governors and political leaders are expected to attend.

The Sardauna title carries historical significance within the Ilorin Emirate and the conferment on AbdulRazaq has generated attention across Kwara State.

Ahead of the ceremony, several groups and individuals, including the University of Ilorin leadership and members of the Ilorin Emirate, have congratulated the governor and commended the Emir for the conferment.

The event also comes amid a series of official engagements in Kwara, including the commissioning of a TETFund/Renewed Hope Initiative ICT Experience Centre at Kwara State University, Malete.

The turbaning is expected to formally introduce AbdulRazaq into the traditional leadership structure of the Ilorin Emirate while adding a traditional dimension to his public service role.