Housing Minister Dangiwa Visits, Condoles  Emir of Ilorin Over Loss of Chief Imam 

Ilorin, Kwara State - Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, led a high-level delegation of the ministry on a courtesy and condolence visit to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 in Ilorin, Kwara State. 

The ministry's delegation comprises of Minister of State, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, and directors of the ministry.

The Housing Ministry is holding its annual National Council of Housing, Lands, and Urban Development meeting in Ilorin, Kwara state capital.

Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa informed the Emir that the visit served a dual purpose: to notify Him about the meeting and to offer condolences to the Ilorin emirate and the entire Kwara State populace on the passing of the late Chief Imam, Mohammad Bashir. 

He expressed the ministry's sorrow over the loss and prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Chief Imam.

Earlier Introducing the delegation, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, an indigine of the state informed the Emir that the visit was to seek the His blessings and inform him about the event, which has brought together stakeholders from across the country to discuss key issues in the housing and urban development sector.

The Director, Special Projects of the ministry Tunde Ajayi, thanked the Emir for his support and prayed for the success of the event, stating that Ilorin was chosen to host the event due to its strategic importance, and noting that the city is a key hub for housing and urban development in the region.

The delegation appreciated the warm hospitality and royal reception from the Ilorin Emirate, with Mr Ajayi expressing gratitude on behalf of the minister and the entire delegation. 

The visit underscored the importance of collaboration between government agencies and traditional institutions in driving development in Nigeria.

The National Council of Housing, Land, and Urban Development meeting is expected to feature several discussions and deliberations on key issues in the sector, with a view to charting a way forward for sustainable urban development in Nigeria.