Vice President Kashim Shettima, has advised Muslims in Nigeria to avoid extremism in religion.
Shettima, who was special guest at the 2025 Maulud celebration for the late Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, the spiritual leader of the Tijjaniyya sect at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, emphasized the unwavering tenacity of the Tijjaniyya sect to lessons of Prophet Muhammad rather than compromising matters of the jurisprudence of Islam.
He reminded Muslims to emulate the true teachings of Islam and avoid extremism.
A statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Kano state governor’s spokesperson, said that Vice President Shettima, was represented by Alhaji Babagana Fannami.
Shettima praised the Muslim sect for standing over the past century in true teachings of Islam, eulogising the guiding principles of the ‘Sufi’ sect to humanity.
The Vice President applauded the contribution of the Tijjaniyya Islamic sect in fostering unity among the Muslim community in the country.
The Chief host, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, also commended the efforts of the Tijjaniyya sect in maintaining peace and harmonious relationships with other sects in Nigeria.
“As your host, we have to appreciate all of you for coming to Kano from far and near to attend this year’s maulud for Sheik Ibrahom Niass”
Report had had earlier that the police had attempted to halt the maulud celebration because of an alleged security threat, which the Government has dismissed as a fake and unfounded claim.
Meanwhile, the Emir Khalifa Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, who doubles as the national leader of the Tijjaniyya in Nigeria, prayed for the unity of Muslims around the globe and tolerance with believers of other faiths.