- Sardauna Ilorin: Varsity Founder Hails Gov AbdulRazaq
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Founder of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Alhaji (Chief) (Dr) AbdulRaheem Amoo Oladimeji (OFR), has feliciitated Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over the conferment of the prestigious Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate title on him.
Oladimeji, who is the Jagunmolu of Igbominaland, Arogundade of Lagos and Baba Oba of Offa, said the Governor’s dedication to peace, human capital development, education and the overall wellbeing of the people exemplifies the values embodied in the title of Sardauna, commending the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for bestowing the prestigious traditional title on the Governor.
The University Founder particularly acknowledged Governor AbdulRazaq’s commitment to the progress and development of Kwara through a series of policies, programmes and infrastructural projects.
“I warmly congratulate Your Excellency on your turbaning with the traditional title of Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate by our revered royal father, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Highness, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari (CFR), on this day, Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
“As a lifelong advocate of education and the Founder of Al-Hikmah University, I have followed with keen interest your administration’s commitment to the progress and development of Kwara State.
“Your dedication to peace, human capital development, education and the overall wellbeing of our people exemplifies the values embodied in the title of Sardauna—a leader committed to the protection, advancement and upliftment of his community.
“I also extend my warmest welcome to His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima (GCON), who graciously represents His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), in this historic occasion.
“Your presence in Ilorin, Your Excellency, is a source of immense pride to the people of Kwara State and further demonstrates the strong bond between the federal government and our state.
“May Almighty Allah (SWT) grant you, Governor AbdulRazaq, continued wisdom, good health, strength and long life as you assume this highly esteemed traditional responsibility. May the honour bestowed upon you further inspire your service to the people of Kwara State and humanity at large,” Oladimeji said.
