BREAKING: Emir Of Ilorin, Saliu Mustapha To Grace Taoma's Foundation Launch Tomorrow
The Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, and the Turaki of Ilorin, Senator Saliu Mustapha, are among the top dignitaries expected to grace the occasion of the launch of the Mariam Apaokagi Initiative (MAI), a humanitarian foundation being set up by popular skit maker, Taoma.
This information was disclosed today when Taoma paid a courtesy call to the Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Saliu Mustapha.
Taoma, who is in the state to attend the 11/11 coronation anniversary of the Emir, extended a formal invitation to Mustapha. She also disclosed that the launch had the blessing of Sulu-Gambari and would be officially unveiled at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin tomorrow.
Taoma, who outlined various programs and initiatives under the foundation, said the establishment of the foundation was her way of giving back to society, starting first with Ilorin, her birthplace.
She requested the Senator's friendship and collaboration for the success of the launch and the overall progress of the initiative.
In response, Senator Mustapha commended Taoma for the brilliant initiative and assured her that his door is open to her and her team for collaboration on the initiative and other areas.
Senator Mustapha also urged the skit maker to focus on value-driven content. He emphasized the importance of skits that would help combat drug abuse and other forms of criminality in society.
As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Mustapha also stressed the significance of vocational education for youth, highlighting its role in job creation.
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