By Biola Lawal
ILORIN – The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has appointed Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the Chief Imam Fulani of Ilorin Emirate.
The appointment followed a rigorous selection process in which Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani emerged victorious among several distinguished scholars vying for this prestigious spiritual leadership position.
This was announced in a statement by Dr. Abdulraheem Muritala, the Personal Assistant to the Emir of Ilorin on Thursday
About the New Chief Imam
Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki, aged 42, is a grandson of the 8th Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Ibrahim Dasuki Imam Fulani Agaka, and the son of the 10th Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Maliki bn Dasuki Agaka.
Prior to his appointment, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir was the founder and proprietor of Darul Bisharah Arabic and Islamic Studies, Airport Egbejila, Ilorin. He also served as the Imam leading daily and weekly Jumu’ah prayers at Afsat Oloriegbe Memorial Mosque, Oko Olowo, Ilorin.
Additionally, he is a presenter of the Al-Bisharah Islamic Foundation radio program on Radio Kwara during Ramadan and teaches at Darul Kitab College of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin.
Educational Background
· Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin: Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies (M.Sc. Islamic Studies in view)
· Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (2014): Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Islamic Shari’ah
· Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Institute of Education): Diploma in Arabic Islamic Education
· Darul Kitab wa Sunnah, Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin (2007): SSCE
· Oke Suna LGEA Primary School, Ilorin
Emir’s Remarks
In his remarks, the Emir offered prayers for the new Chief Imam’s successful reign, wishing him long life, sound health, and divine wisdom to effectively pilot the affairs of the Muslim Ummah.
“Amin. Long live the Ilorin Emirate. Shehu, Shehu, Shehu, wallahu yazimuka mina nas, amin,” the Emir declared.