The Emir of Ilorin Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has rejoiced with the proprietor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, on his 93rd birthday, describing the Senior Advocate of Nigeria as a “distinguished global citizen of all seasons”.
The Emir, who is also the Chairman of Kwara State Council of Chiefs, noted that Babalola is one of the highly respected Nigerians that has impacted positively on many generations in numerous ways.
In his goodwill message to the legal luminary issued on Saturday by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir said that Babalola is a highly successful legal practitioner, an accomplished educationist, a senior Nigerian citizen, a community leader, an elderstatesman, and a distinguished recipient of laurels, honours and awards both nationally and internationally.
The statement reads: “On behalf of the entire members of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR heartily congratulates and rejoice with Aare Afe Babalola CON, SAN on the occasion of his 93rd birthday celebrations.
“His achievements and contributions to the development of the country are beyond imaginations. We are proud to be associated with him and appreciate his legacies.
“The Emir besiege God to grant him more fruitful and impactful years on earth with sound health and comfort at all times. We thank God that his lofty dreams for the nation and and generations yet unborn are highly commendable”.
