A delegation of the Kwara state football Association yesterday visited His Royal Highness, Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, to pay homage and donate Sport kits to the traditional ruler.
Led by the chairman of the Association, Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa, they eulogises the Emir for his steadfastnees, cooperation with the FA as parts of efforts to ensure football continue to be on the rise.
Malam Musa stated that the royal blessing of his Royal Highness has been instrumental to his stint in office, and reinstated the need to continue to seek guidance and prayers to assist the FA towards it’s activities.
The Chairman gave a brief summary of what his board has done since coming on board and presented a complete sports kit to his Royal Highness.
In his response, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu Gambari, a one-time Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Vice-President, commended the leadership of the FA for it’s swift actions in repositioning football governance in Kwara and reaffirmed his commitments to football matters.
His Royal Highness, similarly charge the football executives to be diligent in their activities and make the interest of the state Paramount while discharging the duties while praying that the chairman and his board members will reach the Pinnacle of their chosen path.
Others present at the occasion were, Alhaja Segilola Alaya (FA Board member), Kashim Agaka (FA, Secretary) among others.
