Etsu Nupe Congratulates Sultan of Sokoto on 70th Birthday

Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, issued a congratulatory message to Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad-Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The message, released in Bida on Monday, emphasized the importance of this milestone as a moment to express gratitude to Almighty Allah for His mercy and blessings upon the Sultan throughout his life.

Abubakar commended the Sultan for his exemplary leadership, wisdom, humility, and dedication to fostering peace, unity, and development in Nigeria. He recognized the Sultan as a distinguished traditional and religious leader whose contributions to national unity and peaceful coexistence are invaluable.

Furthermore, Abubakar noted the Sultan's efforts in promoting religious tolerance and mutual understanding among Nigerians, regardless of their diverse backgrounds. He also praised the Sultan's leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), highlighting its role in empowering traditional and religious leaders to tackle the country's challenges.