Ilorin Emirate Turbans New Chief Imam

Congratulations Pour In as Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani Emerges 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate

ILORIN, KWARA STATE — July 10, 2026

By Poet of Afrique Reporter

The Ilorin Emirate has officially turbaned Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate, marking a significant moment in the religious and cultural history of the emirate.

The appointment has been widely welcomed by Islamic scholars, community leaders, traditional institutions, and residents, who have extended their congratulations and prayers to the new Chief Imam as he assumes the revered spiritual position.

As the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani, Emirates pray for divine guidance to promote Islamic values, and foster peace, unity, and development within the emirate and beyond.

The office of the Chief Imam remains one of the most respected religious institutions in Ilorin, serving as a symbol of spiritual leadership and moral direction for the Muslim community.

Congratulating the new Chief Imam, well-wishers prayed for Allah's guidance, wisdom, good health, and strength as he undertakes the responsibilities of leading the Muslim faithful in the emirate.

The turbaning ceremony attracted dignitaries, Islamic clerics, traditional rulers, and members of the public who gathered to witness the historic occasion and celebrate the emergence of the new religious leader.

The people of Ilorin Emirate have expressed optimism that the leadership of Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani will further strengthen religious harmony, community development, and the enduring legacy of Islamic scholarship for which Ilorin is renowned.

Congratulations to Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani on his emergence as the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate.

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