President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, on his 20th anniversary on the throne.
In a tribute he personally signed, Mr Tinubu praised the Sultan for his humility, courage and contributions to Nigeria’s unity since he ascended the throne.
Mr Abubakar, a retired brigadier general, assumed the position on 2 November, 2026, succeeding his brother, Muhammad Maccido, who died in 2006.
The president said the foremost traditional ruler, who is the president-general of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has not only preserved the glorious heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate but also enriched it, redefined it, and made it a formidable instrument for peace, unity, and national development.
“Twenty years ago, you ascended the throne with humility, courage, and a profound sense of duty. In the two decades since, you have not only preserved the glorious heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate; you have enriched it,
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