Tinubu hails Sultan on 20th coronation anniversary

President Bola Tinubu congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the 20th anniversary of his accession to the throne. He praised the Sultan’s role in promoting religious harmony, national unity and development, including through his leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and as co-chairman of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council. Tinubu also commended his advocacy for peace in northern Nigeria and the Sahel, and his work supporting girls’ education, farmers, public health and vulnerable Nigerians.