President Tinubu Celebrates Sultan of Sokoto’s 20-Year Reign

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the 20th anniversary of his reign. He praised the Sultan for his efforts in promoting religious harmony, national unity, and development.

In a message released from the State House on Monday, Tinubu described the Sultan as a moral leader and a bridge between different faiths. He acknowledged the Sultan’s role as a steady advisor to leaders across Nigeria.

According to Tinubu, the Sultan has not only preserved the heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate but has also enhanced its significance as a source of peace and national development over the past two decades. He highlighted the Sultan’s humility and sense of duty since taking the throne.

Tinubu commended the Sultan’s leadership in various organizations, including the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council. He noted the Sultan’s consistent promotion of religious tolerance, which has helped Christians and Muslims find common ground.

The President also praised the Sultan for advocating peace in northern Nigeria and the Sahel region, as well as his commitment to education, especially for girls, support for farmers, and health initiatives for vulnerable populations.

Tinubu expressed his appreciation for his friendship with the Sultan, describing his advice as honest and focused on the national interest. He wished the Sultan good health, long life, and continued wisdom, hoping that his reign will bring peace to Sokoto and unity to Nigeria.