The state Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq and Senator Salihu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, joined other Muslims for the prayers.
Mr Sulu-Gambari’s term at the university is scheduled to run from January to August 2026.
The emir urged the pilgrims from Kwara and Nigerians in general to be good ambassadors of the nation throughout their stay in Saudi Arabia.
The Kwara government has described the late chief imam of Ilorin, Bashiru Solihu, as a role model for Muslims in Nigeria.
The former vice-president recalled that in 1999, the region was deeply fragmented along political tendencies.
The emir said that the incident was condemnable and worrisome.
Mr Bashir prayed for peaceful coexistence, religious and social harmony across the state and Nigeria at large.
The emir also congratulated Mr Ladoja on behalf of the entire members of Kwara Traditional Rulers Council.
While commiserating with the victim’s family over the incident, the emir urged the Nigeria Police and the judiciary to ensure total justice.
The monarch thanked the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his prompt response and visit to the disaster scene.
