Muhammad Bashir Saliu

Muhammad Bashir Saliu Al-Fulani (1950 – 19 January 2026) was a Nigerian Islamic scholar and the 12th chief Imam of Ilorin. He was often referred to as Imam Fulani. He was appointed by the former emir of Ilorin, Zuluqarnain Muhammadu Gambari, following the death of Imam Musa Ahmad in 1983. His father, Imam Saliu Omo Onida Abdulkadir was the seventh chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate.

During the COVID-19 pandemic because of the measures given by the government regarding movement restrictions of the citizens of Nigeria, he led the Eid al-Adha prayer of the Muslim virtually.

Death Imam Bashir died on 19 January 2026, at the age of 75 due to an illness , he spent over 40 years leading the muslim community in Ilorin and Kwara State.