President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday warmly felicitated
with the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 60th
birthday.
In a statement, the President joined the people and government of
Sokoto State in northwest Nigeria, the Muslim community and family
members of the Sultan in celebrating the unique anniversary.
As the head of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and President-General of
the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), President
Buhari affirmed that the Sultan had demonstrated uncommon leadership
style, patriotism and wisdom in his consistent advocacy for security,
peace and unity of Nigeria.
He believes that the wise counsels and support of the royal father on
issues of good governance, girl-child education, infant and child
mortality, as well as agriculture have greatly enriched his
administration’s efforts to improve the livelihood of Nigerians.
The President prayed that “the almighty Allah would grant the Sultan
good health and long life to continue in the service of humanity”.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement by President Buhari’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina.
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