Tinubu celebrates Sultan’s 20 years on throne

President Bola Tinubu has honored the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, on the 20th anniversary of his rule. The President described the Sultan as a guiding force, a beacon of moderation, and a trusted advisor to Nigerian leaders over the years. In a letter personally delivered to the Sultan, Tinubu praised his leadership for preserving and enriching the Sokoto Caliphate, an ancient institution that has become a force for peace, unity, and national development.

The Sultan has also been praised for his role as President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Co-Chairman of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, where he has promoted religious harmony and tolerance. Under his leadership, Christians and Muslims have found common ground, with diversity becoming a source of strength rather than division.

Tinubu also highlighted the Sultan's contributions to peace advocacy in the North and the Sahel, his support for girl-child education, and his assistance for farmers and the vulnerable. The President expressed his appreciation for his personal friendship with the Sultan and prayed for his continued good health, long life, and renewed wisdom.