Date: 2020-08-27

Kwara State Government has called on members of the public to accord a befitting welcome to the Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero who is on an official visit to the state from Thursday August 27th (today).

The government also urged citizens to do so within the limits allowed by the NCDC safety protocols for the Covid-19 pandemic.

"We call on citizens, especially those in the state capital Ilorin, to accord the revered Emir a welcome that is befitting of his distinguished royal stool," according to a statement by the Commissioner for Communications Harriet Afolabi-Oshatimehin.

"The state government is indeed glad and honoured to welcome the Emir of Kano, and wishes his royal highness a memorable stay in the state of harmony."

Harriet Afolabi -Oshatimehin

Hon. Commissioner for Communications

August 27th, 2020