The tenth Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, on the weekend recommended the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for main the reconstruction of the ultramodern Imam Gambari Mosque in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Gobir described the mosque, to be inaugurated on Tuesday, as a beacon of religion, unity, and heritage for the Emirate and Muslims at giant, saying, “The occasion will mark the rebirth of a sacred construction deeply woven into the non secular and cultural material of Ilorin.”
He hinged his commendations for Emir Sulu-Gambari, the chairman of the Kwara State Council of Conventional Rulers, on his “exemplary management and imaginative and prescient in steering the reconstruction of the ultramodern Imam Gambari Mosque.”
He acknowledged that the numerous mission marks a pivotal second within the ongoing Ilorin Renaissance, expressing profound admiration for the Emir’s unwavering dedication to the non secular and infrastructural growth of the Emirate.
“The reconstruction of the Imam Gambari Mosque is greater than only a constructing mission; it’s a testomony to His Royal Highness’s dedication to preserving our heritage whereas concurrently embracing modernity.
“This iconic mosque, a logo of our wealthy Islamic historical past, has been reworked into a powerful edifice that may function a beacon of religion and group for generations to come back,” mentioned Alhaji Gobir.
Commentators say the Imam Gambari Mosque initially holds immense historic and non secular significance for the individuals of Ilorin. Its full overhaul, spearheaded by the Emir, displays a deep understanding of the necessity to present state-of-the-art services for worshippers whereas honouring the mosque’s foundational legacy.
In the meantime, Gobir, who emphasised the broader influence of such tasks on the socio-economic material of Ilorin, acknowledged the assist of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, whose tenure witnessed the monumental landmark.
The reconstructed Imam Gambari Mosque now options state-of-the-art services and combines fashionable architectural excellence with deep respect for conventional Islamic artistry and heritage.
The occasion is anticipated to carry collectively non secular leaders, conventional rulers and title holders, authorities officers, students, and members of the Ilorin group.
The opening will function particular prayers, recitations from the Holy Qur’an, and goodwill messages that may underscore the significance of faith-inspired growth.
The ceremony, scheduled for subsequent Tuesday, 11 November 2025, at 10 a.m., just like the annual Durbar, has continued to draw Ilorin indigenes from throughout the globe.
The governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and his cupboard are anticipated to grace the occasion as one other alternative to re-echo the prevailing bond between the palace and the federal government.
