Kano governor hails Sultan of Sokoto on 70th birthday
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- Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday.
- Yusuf praised the Sultan as a respected leader whose service has significantly contributed to peace, unity, and coexistence in Nigeria.
- The governor highlighted the Sultan's role in providing guidance for the Muslim community and the nation, and his efforts in promoting interfaith dialogue.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has extended warm felicitations to the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, as he marks his 70th birthday.
His Eminence, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has demonstrated exceptional wisdom, humility and commitment to the service of Islam, humanity and Nigeria.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Sunusi Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the Sultan as a highly respected traditional and religious figure. He emphasized that the Sultan's decades of dedicated service have made substantial contributions to fostering peace, unity, and harmonious coexistence across Nigeria. Yusuf noted that Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar's leadership consistently offers guidance and stability on matters affecting both the Muslim community and the nation at large.
Through his leadership of the Sokoto Caliphate and the NSCIA, the Sultan has remained a voice for peace, tolerance and national unity. His interventions on security, peaceful coexistence and national development have earned him respect within and outside Nigeria.
The governor lauded the Sultan for his "exceptional wisdom, humility and commitment to the service of Islam, humanity and Nigeria." He specifically commended the Sultan's ongoing efforts to strengthen unity among Muslims and actively promote dialogue and understanding across diverse religious and ethnic divides. Through his leadership of the Sokoto Caliphate and the NSCIA, the Sultan has consistently served as a voice for peace, tolerance, and national unity, earning widespread respect both within Nigeria and internationally for his interventions in security, peaceful coexistence, and national development.
The attainment of 70 years by the Sultan is a significant milestone and a moment to acknowledge his immense contributions to the growth of our nation and the wellbeing of humanity.
Governor Yusuf stated that the Sultan's 70th birthday is more than a personal milestone; it is an occasion for all Nigerians to acknowledge his profound contributions to the country and humanity. He prayed for the Sultan's continued good health, wisdom, strength, and longevity, enabling him to further serve Islam, humanity, and Nigeria. The governor also wished the Sultan many more years of impactful leadership and divine guidance in his responsibilities as the spiritual and traditional leader of the Sokoto Caliphate.
Hearty congratulations to His Eminence on this auspicious occasion. May Almighty Allah continue to guide, protect and strengthen him and grant him many more years in good health and service to humanity.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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