Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on the 20th anniversary of his ascension to the throne, describing his reign as one marked by selfless service, peace and national unity.
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In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday, Bago said the Sultan’s leadership over the past two decades has been characterised by humility, patience, compassion and unwavering commitment to the growth of Islam and Nigeria’s traditional institutions.
The governor praised the revered monarch for dedicating his life to the propagation of Islam while promoting peace, religious tolerance and harmonious coexistence among Nigerians, irrespective of their faith.
He noted that under the Sultan’s reign, Muslims and non-Muslims have continued to enjoy an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding, strengthening national unity.
Bago described the Sultan as a committed, hardworking and exemplary traditional ruler whose contributions to national development remain invaluable.
Congratulating the monarch, the governor said, “I wish to say a big congratulations to His Eminence, our traditional and religious leader, on your 20 years anniversary as the Sultan.”
He added, “You have made invaluable contributions to Islam, traditional institutions and national development that cannot be ignored.”
The governor prayed for Allah to grant the Sultan continued good health, wisdom and strength to provide purposeful leadership to the Muslim Ummah, while wishing him many more years of peace, progress and success on the throne.
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