President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for his exemplary roles and contributions towards building a peaceful, secure and prosperous Nigeria.
The president made the remark in his congratulatory message on the occasion of the 63 birthday of the emir.
The Sultan is also the head of Jama’atu Nasirl Islam, JNI, President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, and co-Chairman of Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC.
The president said he valued the timely counsel and support of the royal father to his administration’s policies and programmes.
He also commended him for championing poverty reduction, healthcare and education for the most vulnerable, during his reign as a spiritual and traditional leader of the people.
President Buhari said he joined family members, the Sokoto Emirate, the government and people of Sokoto State, friends and well-wishers in praying that Almighty Allah would grant the Sultan more years of health and happiness to keep doing the things he loves most: building bridges of peace, tolerance and development across Nigeria.
