The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III is celebrating his 60th birthday on Wednesday, August 24, even as President Muhammadu Buhari hailed his leadership qualities as well as patriotism to the nation.
In a message to the Sultan, President Buhari said that as the head of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), the Sultan has demonstrated uncommon leadership style, patriotism and wisdom in his consistent advocacy for security, peace and unity of Nigeria.
The President said that the wise counsels and support of the royal father on issues of good governance, girl-child education, infant and child mortality, and agriculture has greatly enriched his administration’s efforts to improve the livelihood of Nigerians.
Buhari prayed that the almighty Allah will grant the Sultan good health and long life to continue in the service of humanity. [myad]
