Kwara: APC chieftain Jimoh preaches unity in Ilorin emirate

Lasisi Jimoh, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, expressed his concern over disunity within the Ilorin Emirate. He pointed out that this disunity has hindered the overall development of the community. Jimoh traced the disunity back to the First Republic, when Yahaya Oriokoh, the first Federal Minister from the community, had a falling out with Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Premier of the North, due to internal intrigues. This issue has persisted throughout the Second Republic, affecting the community's progress.

As the Chairman at the 40th anniversary of the League of Associates in Ilorin, Jimoh emphasized the need for the people to "be their brothers' keepers" in order to achieve the desired growth and development of the Emirate. He encouraged citizens to emulate the unity and co-existence demonstrated by the members of the League of Associates, a group bonded by love and unity since its formation in 1986.

Professor Ibrahim Adeola Katibi, a lecturer from the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, addressed the audience on health matters. He urged the attendees not to fear aging and advised them to adopt healthy habits such as regular exercise, monitoring blood pressure and sugar levels, consuming fish instead of beef, getting adequate sleep, and undergoing regular medical check-ups. Katibi stressed that early detection of symptoms can lead to the successful treatment of any health issue.

Yahaya Oloriegbe, the Chancellor of the League of Associates, welcomed the gathering by highlighting the organization's 40-year history of brotherhood, unity, and service to the community. He noted that when the founding fathers came together in 1986, their aim was to be each other's support system, standing together in both joy and sorrow, growing as a family, and giving back to the society that raised them.