Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday,
described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, as an
ambassador of peace, promoter of national unity, champion of national
development, embodiment of tradition and culture and a source of inspiration to
many Nigerians.
Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, on the 60th anniversary of the Sultan
said he was specifically delighted to identify with the Royal father in view of
his worthy lifestyle, egalitarian leadership, compassionate support for the
downtrodden and acting as voice to the voiceless in society.
Saraki said: "I am delighted to congratulate you on
this epoch anniversary of attaining the age of 60. Your legacies as the Sultan
of Sokoto, the head of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and President-General of the
Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), are visible to all. You
have continued to diligently serve humanity both in your immediate domain and
the country at large.
"You remain a great source of blessing and inspiration
to the entire country, especially your quest for peaceful coexistence,
religious tolerance, fight against insurgency, free and compulsory education
for the less privileged and the holistic development and unity of the entire
country. I pray that the Almighty Allah will continue to grant you perfect
health, long life and more wisdom in the discharge of your duties," he
said.
The Senate President also wished the Sultan more fruitful
years of service to the nation in particular and humanity in general. While
also congratulating the Government and people of Sokoto State on the occasion,
he called on the entire country to continue to pray for the Sultan for more
wisdom and strength.
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