President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar 111, on his 66th birthday, August 24, 2022.
The president’s message was conveyed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Thursday.
The statement said that the president joined “family members, friends and Muslim Ummah in celebrating with the spiritual leader who continues to champion the cause of peace and unity in the country by regularly counselling institutions, professionals and public servants to abide by acceptable standards”.
President Buhari extolled the Sultan for his patriotic role in always advocating for a better Nigeria by working with religious, traditional and political leaders to always guide followers on making right choices that safeguard and ensure a brighter future.
“As the revered leader of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) turns 66, the President acknowledges the maturity and selflessness of Sultan of Sokoto since he ascended the throne in 2006,” the statement further read.
President Buhari prayed for the wellbeing of the spiritual leader and his family.