Nigeria, April 2 -- Friends, family members and political associates of Engr. Rilwan Cook Amode on Wednesday gathered at Amode Compound in Kankatu, Ilorin, for a prayer session to mark his birthday.

The event, held at the Amode Mosque within the compound, drew a large turnout of well-wishers who offered prayers for his continued success, good health and long life.

Delivering a sermon at the gathering, Alhaji Aduagba commended the celebrant for his dedication to the service of humanity. He noted that Engr. Amode had, over the years, remained committed to improving the lives of people within and beyond his immediate community.

The prayer session was attended by representatives of the Saraki dynasty, alongside Peoples Democratic Party sen...