The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, says no Nigerian should feel superior to another, noting that the nation’s challenges were mostly traceable to a lack of understanding among Nigerians.
According to him, Nigeria can only experience lasting peace when citizens understand one another.
The Sultan spoke Friday at the inauguration of the Inter-Tribal Traditional Leaders Association of Nigeria, in Kano.
The Sultan, who is also the President, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), explained that the leaders must work assiduously towards unity and tolerance among ethnic groups in the country.
“Our major problem as a country is lack of understanding, we need to understand one another. If we understand one another, we will surely tolerate one another and peace will reign.
“We should embrace one another; we should not feel superior to one another. Though we may have different ideas and knowledge, but understanding is paramount,” he said.
He also advised the steering committee of the association to reach out to minority ethnic groups and integrate them into their fold, by going round the country and meeting with all the groups in order to have a broader idea on how to move the association forward.