Kwara group rejects renaming of University of Ilorin
The Kwara South Consultative Forum has criticized the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for suggesting that the University of Ilorin be renamed after Sheikh Alimi. The group called the idea divisive and said it ignores the state's ethnic diversity. In a statement released on June 7, 2024, the Forum argued that the university serves all of Kwara State, not just Ilorin. They urged for unity and fairness in decisions affecting the state's institutions.
What we know
- The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, proposed renaming the University of Ilorin after Sheikh Alimi during its 50th anniversary.
- The Kwara South Consultative Forum called this suggestion "provocative" and insensitive to Kwara's diverse ethnic groups.
- The group insisted that the university belongs to the entire state, not just the host community of Ilorin.
- They suggested establishing a private university named after Sheikh Alimi as an alternative.
- The Forum also criticized the recent renaming of the Kwara State Government House and called for more inclusive decision-making.
