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2025 Ilorin Durbar: Committee submits report to Emir
- As Emir lauds members for a job well done
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee, under the Chairmanship of Engr. Yahaya Alapansanpa, who is also the Danmasani of Ilorin has submitted the 2025 durbar report to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari at the Emir’s palace.
While receiving the report, the Emir, who described this year’s festival as highly successful, historic and eventful, noted that the festival again showcased the culture, heritage and peaceful nature of people of the Emirate.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari commended the government and people of the Emirate for their support in ensuring that the festival ended without any rancour, expressing satisfaction with the arrangements put in place.
The Emir described members of the committee as people of impeccable character, stressing that since he inaugurated them eight years ago, they have not disappointed him and the people of the Emirate, and, therefore, urged them to continue to further promote the festival, value and culture of the Emirate across the globe.
The Monarch offered special prayers for members of the committee and described their efforts as that of humanity service.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Committee, Engr. Yahaya Alapansanpa thanked the Emir for the confidence and trust he reposed in members, promising not to disappoint him.
Engr Alapansanpa specifically appreciated the state government for its immense support to the committee and for creating an enabling environment before, during and after the festival, which led to the success of the event.
He also praised all sons and daughters of the Ilorin Emirate both at home and abroad, security operatives, donor agencies, tourists, members of the committee, the media and other individuals for adding colour and glamour to the yearly cultural gathering.
He prayed God to continue to grant the Emir good health, and peace in the Emirate and the entire state.
Members of the main organising committee, including Retired Justice Idris Haroon, former Grand Kadi, Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal; Alhaji Abdulmumini Abdulmalik, National President, Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU); Professor AbdulGaniyu Jawondo, Dr Ahmed Sebutu, Retired AIG Adisa Bolanta, Alhaji Y.O. Ahmed, Barrister Bushra Ayegbami, Alhaji Nurudeen Ibrahim, Alhaji Bolaji Ahmed , Alhaji Yinka Yahaya, Alhaji Tunde Akanbi, and Mohammed Jamiu, were on the entourage of the committee chairman.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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