IEYDA President Jagunmo Embarks on Annual Vacation, Travels to Saudi Arabia for Umrah
The National President of the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA), Alhaji Mohammed Uthman Jagunmo, has embarked on his annual vacation and travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the lesser Hajj, known as Umrah.
Jagunmo’s temporary absence from the country was announced in a statement personally signed by the IEYDA National President and released to the press by the association’s National Director of Publicity, Alhaji Abdullahi Abdulfatahi Oloyin.
According to the statement, Jagunmo has temporarily handed over the leadership of the association to the Vice President, Alhaji Murtala Ottan, who will serve as the Acting National President of IEYDA throughout his absence.
Jagunmo to Pray for Ilorin Emirate in Saudi Arabia
Explaining his decision to combine his annual vacation with the performance of Umrah, Jagunmo said the spiritual journey would provide an opportunity to seek divine blessings, peace and prosperity for the Ilorin Emirate.
He said he would use the opportunity to offer special prayers for the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, members of the Royal Family, the Ilorin Emirate Council, as well as all sons and daughters of the Emirate living in Nigeria and the diaspora.
Jagunmo also prayed for continued peace, unity, progress and development across the Ilorin Emirate.
Ottan to Serve as Acting IEYDA National President
While handing over the affairs of the association, Jagunmo urged Alhaji Murtala Ottan to remain committed, dedicated and focused on the responsibilities of the office.
The IEYDA President expressed confidence in Ottan’s capacity to provide effective leadership and ensure the smooth administration of the association during his absence.
He encouraged the Acting National President to sustain the programmes and activities of IEYDA while working with other members of the association to advance its objectives.
The temporary leadership arrangement will remain in place until Jagunmo returns from his annual vacation and resumes his official responsibilities as the National President of the Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association.
IEYDA remains committed to youth development, community engagement and initiatives aimed at promoting the unity, progress and development of the Ilorin Emirate.