Tinubu Pays Glowing Tribute to Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Muhammed Abubakar III, at 70
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has paid high tribute to Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 79th birthday. Tinubu, in a statement,
President Bola Tinubu has offered a glowing tribute to Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday. The Nigerian leader described the revered spiritual figure as a stabilising voice in turbulent times, a bridge-builder across faiths and communities, and a moral compass for the entire nation.
Tinubu praised the Sultan for his unwavering commitment to peace, his advocacy for education, interfaith dialogue, and humanitarian service, and his guidance in promoting unity without compromising conviction. The President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs remains a towering figure of conscience and counsel, according to Tinubu, who added that he values the Sultan's partnership in nation-building and his spiritual well-being.
In his message, Tinubu prayed for the Sultan's continued good health, sound mind, and strength, and wished him a rewarding new decade.
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