Soliu Owoyabu, Abeokuta
The Indigens and residents of Ilorin have felicitated the Chief Iman of the City, Sheik Muhammad Bashir Soliu on the occasion of his 40th Anniversary on the throne.
Imam Basheer was appointed as the Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate by the late 9th Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Zulqarnain Muhammadu Gambari following the demise of Imam Musa Ahmad in 1983.
He is the the close Confidant of Emir of Ilorin, Sheikh Ibrahim Zulqurnain Gambari on Islamic Affairs and the rallying Point of all Islamic Scholars in Kwara State.
He is described as an epitome of wisdom, excellence, piety and dedication to service of humanity.
And his leadership qualities, vast knowledge, commitments and dedication to “Dawah” activities in the last 40 years has further confirmed him as a supper Dahiri and a lover of peace.
They however, pray to God to elongate his life on the Imamship in good health.