The Emir Of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari Felicitate The Mutawali Of Ilorin On His 70th Birthday
The Emir described Dr Alimi as a distinguished son of the Ilorin Emirate whose life has been marked by selfless service, scholarship, philanthropy, and unwavering commitment to the progress of the Emirate and Nigeria at large.
Sulu-Gambari, in a congratulatory message issued by his spokesman, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona, said: “The Mutawali of Ilorin has become a beacon of wisdom, experience and community leadership, whose contributions to the development and the sustenance of our cultural heritage remain invaluable to Ilorin Emirate.
“His dedication to the ideals of peace, unity and moral uprightness has continued to inspire generations within and outside the Emirate, as the son of the first Lawyer to wear the silk in the Northern Nigeria,the late Alhaji A.G.F AbdulRazaq (SAN) .”
Sulu-Gambari extended the hearty felicitations of the entire members of Ilorin Emirate Council and the people of Ilorin Emirate, to the celebrant and prayed to Almighty Allah to grant him many more years in good health, sound mind and greater service to humanity.
The national president of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alh Abdulmumini Abdulmalik also rejoiced with Alimi AbdulRazaq on the milestone.
In a statement, Abdulmalik described Alimi AbdulRazaq as a chip of the old block and a man who has also created a niche for himself.
He added that Dr Alimi , despite his exciting background and numerous accomplishments in the bar, business and politics, has remained an unassuming personality.
Abdulmalik recalled that the Mutawali bagged a space in history as the first indigene of Ilorin Emirate who bagged a doctorate degree in law about four decades ago.
He appreciated Alimi for his moderating role at community and national levels and also for being a role model to several individuals across and beyond the Ilorin Emirate.
He also recalled, especially, Alimi’s patriotic contributions to Ilorin Emirate community while he served as the chairman of the Board of Directors of National Iron Ore Mining, Itakpe between 2001 and 2003.
Abdulmalik wished Alimi long life and sound health for him to serve Allah and humanity for more years to come.
The vice chancellor of the Kwara State University ( KWASU), Malete, Prof. Shaykh- Lukman Jimoh and the rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Dr Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, in separate statements, paid glowing tributes to Dr Alimi on his 70th birthday anniversary.
A special prayer organised to commemorate the 70th birthday of Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq was held in Ilorin last Friday amid accolades on the virtues and impacts of AbdulRazaq’s family across Nigeria and beyond.
The prayer, which was led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki and assisted by other clerics, was attended by the crème de la crème at the Surulere Residence of AGF AbdulRazaq.
Top attendees included federal and state legislators, cabinet members, local council chairmen, APC candidates for National and State Assemblies, party leaders and various support groups.
Governor AbdulRazaq was represented at the occasion by his senior adviser and counselor, Alhaji Sa’adu Salahu.
Salahu was accompanied by the ex- non executive director of NNPCL, Dr Ghali Alaaya, Alh Ibrahim Danmaigoro and Engr. AbdulRahman Giwa.
Sheikh Bashir described Dr Alimi as a proud son of the Ilorin Emirate, a philanthropist and a great achiever, who he said has made his mark in the legal profession and his immediate community.
Noting that a birthday celebration is a reflection of gratitude for divine grace and favours, the Islamic scholar said Allaah has been merciful to the legal icon, and prayed for his long life, sound health and abundant blessings.
