Nigeria, June 5 -- Delegates from 17 countries are expected to attend the 2025 Ilorin Emirate Durbar on June 8, 2025, including representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Benin, Egypt, Morocco, and more.

At a pre-event press conference at the Emir's Palace in Ilorin, Engr. Sulaiman Alapansanpa, chairman of the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee, highlighted the "valued support" from the Kwara State government.

This year's celebration is themed "Unity in Diversity - Ilorin's Timeless Gift" and is set to host about 1,000 invited guests and 2,000 general attendees. Notably, the venue has shifted from the Emir's palace forecourt to the Kwara Baseball Park in Adewole, Ilorin, a decision made with the Emir of Ilorin, Alh...