Akpabio Celebrates Sultan Abubakar's 70 Years of Service

Senate President Godswill Akpabio extended his congratulations to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. In a message released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described the Sultan as a pillar of peace and national cohesion.

He commended the Sultan’s decades of leadership in both spiritual and traditional roles, emphasizing that his life exemplifies service, faith, and dedication to Nigeria's progress and unity. Akpabio noted the Sultan's consistent efforts to promote tolerance, dialogue, and understanding among diverse faiths and ethnicities in Nigeria.

He highlighted the respect the Sultan has earned across the country due to his commitment to good governance and the welfare of citizens. Akpabio expressed the need for more voices like the Sultan’s, especially during challenging times, and prayed for the Sultan's continued strength and fulfillment in service to humanity and the nation.