December 26, (THEWILL) – The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has announced the appointment of Hajia Muinat Bola Shagaya, as the Sarauniya of Ilorin Emirate.
He made the announcement at the 57th Annual National Conference of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) held on Sunday.
The 63-year-old businesswoman rose from a humble background to become a business tycoon and a force to reckon with, within the social and business circles.
With investments across photography, real estate, oil and gas, and the banking industry, Shagaya is considered to be one of Africa’s richest women.