A new book examining how Ilorin Emirate governs its traditional institutions, preserves palace customs and settles disputes will be publicly presented on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, at the Emir’s Palace in Ilorin.
The Ciroma of Ilorin, Alhaji Abubakar Bature Sulu-Gambari, SAN, will host the event, which begins at 10:00 a.m.
In a statement announcing the programme, the Chairman of the Media Committee, Dr Gidado Bashir Alakawa, said Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was expected to chair the occasion, while Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, would review the book.
Titled Traditional Governance, Palace Culture and Conflict Management in Ilorin Emirate, the publication was written by Dr Raheem Muritala, Personal Assistant to the Emir of Ilorin. Muritala draws on years of research, observation and service at the palace to describe how the Emirate’s traditional institutions conduct their affairs.
The book examines the place of protocol and etiquette in palace life and documents local approaches to resolving disputes. It also considers how traditional leaders have used these practices to preserve cultural heritage and maintain peace among communities across generations.
The study focuses on the institution headed by the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR. It is expected to serve as a reference for students, researchers and others studying traditional governance and conflict resolution in Nigeria.
Traditional rulers, members of the Ilorin Emirate Council, scholars, public officeholders, business leaders and traditional titleholders are expected to attend the presentation.
