Tinubu Celebrates Sultan of Sokoto on 70th Birthday

On Monday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extended his congratulations to Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. In his statement, President Tinubu described the Sultan as a stabilizing voice and a moral compass for Nigeria, emphasizing that his seven decades of life exemplify service, wisdom, and grace.

The President acknowledged the Sultan's nearly two decades of leadership, highlighting his commitment to peace, religious harmony, education, and humanitarian service. Tinubu praised the Sultan for his interventions during critical moments in Nigeria's history, promoting national cohesion and understanding across diverse communities.

He commended the Sultanate's efforts in education, interfaith dialogue, and humanitarian initiatives, noting the Sultan's influence that transcends religion, ethnicity, and geography. The President conveyed warm wishes from his family and the Federal Government to the Sultan and his subjects.