Tinubu celebrates Sultan of Sokoto on 20th anniversary on...
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, on his 20th anniversary on the throne. The president said the foremost traditional ruler, who is the president-general of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has not only preserved the glorious heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate but also enriched it, redefined it, and made it a formidable instrument for peace, unity, and national development.
Context & Background
✦Abubakar, a retired brigadier general, succeeded his brother, Muhammad Maccido, who died in 2006.
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Today:He said, “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Today, I join millions of your subjects and friends in Nigeria and abroad to celebrate you as you mark 20 years on the exalted throne of your forebears as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto.” President Tinubu said the Sultan ascended the throne twenty years ago with humility, courage, and a profound sense of duty.₦2.5 million:You have been a moral authority, a bridge between faiths, a voice of moderation, and a steady counsellor to leaders across the country.” UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.:All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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✦President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, on his 20th anniversary on the throne.
✦The president said the foremost traditional ruler, who is the president-general of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has not only preserved the glorious heritage of the Sokoto Caliphate but also enriched it, redefined it, and made it a formidable instrument for peace, unity, and national development.
✦Abubakar, a retired brigadier general, succeeded his brother, Muhammad Maccido, who died in 2006.
Key Facts:Today: He said, “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Today, I join millions of your subjects and friends in Nigeria and abroad to celebrate you as you mark 20 years on the exalted throne of your forebears as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto.” President Tinubu said the Sultan ascended the throne twenty years ago with humility, courage, and a profound sense of duty.₦2.5 million: You have been a moral authority, a bridge between faiths, a voice of moderation, and a steady counsellor to leaders across the country.” UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.: All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, on his 20th anniversary on the throne. In a statement he personally signed, Mr...
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, on his 20th anniversary on the throne.
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He said, “My Dear Leader and Esteemed Brother, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Today, I join millions of your subjects and friends in Nigeria and abroad to celebrate you as you mark 20 years on the exalted throne of your forebears as the 20th Sultan of Sokoto.” President Tinubu said the Sultan ascended the throne twenty years ago with humility, courage, and a profound sense of duty.