Nigeria’s Leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warm wishes to the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Sokoto Sultanate Council, as the respected royal father and Spiritual Guide of Muslims in Nigeria celebrates his 67th birthday on August 24, 2023.
He joins in the moment of happiness and gratitude with the head of the Qadiriyya Sufi Order, who also holds the position of the Chief of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (Society for the Advancement of Islam) and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs.
The Leader acknowledged the sacrifices and selflessness of the Sultan of Sokoto, who has since his assumption of office in November 2006, worked diligently for the continuation of peaceful co-existence in the country and beyond by personally traveling, intervening, mediating, and presiding over meetings on the necessity for harmony.
He further praised Sultan’s amiability and neighborly perspective on life, seizing every chance to educate citizens on the advantages of friendship in society, while providing platforms for strengthening Nigeria’s unity, such as establishing the Peace Accord for elections as a member of the National Peace Committee.
As the respected former military officer, who served the nation with distinction, turns 67, the Leader believes his extensive experience will consistently be an advantage for the steady advancement of the nation, with a specific emphasis…