Etsu ‌‌‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍‌‍⁠‍‌‍‌Nupe congratulates Sultan of Sokoto on twentieth anniversary on throne

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’advert Abubakar III, CFR, on his twentieth anniversary on the throne.

The Etsu Nupe, in a congratulatory message issued in Bida on Monday, described the milestone as a exceptional celebration of twenty years of purposeful management, religious steering, service to Islam and dedication to peace, unity and nationwide improvement.

He mentioned the Sultan had, over time, distinguished himself as a revered conventional ruler, spiritual chief and elder statesman whose contributions to the promotion of peaceable coexistence, spiritual tolerance and nationwide cohesion had continued to earn him respect throughout Nigeria and past.

Abubakar famous that the Sultan’s reign had demonstrated the enduring relevance of conventional establishments in selling ethical values, fostering mutual understanding and supporting efforts to construct a peaceable, united and affluent society.

He mentioned the Sultan’s management of the Sokoto Caliphate and the NSCIA had offered an essential platform for advancing the religious pursuits of the Muslim Ummah, selling Islamic teachings and inspiring dialogue on points affecting the nation.

According to him, the Sultan’s constant advocacy for peaceable coexistence amongst Nigerians of various spiritual, ethnic and cultural backgrounds has strengthened the significance of mutual respect, tolerance and collective accountability in nation-building.

The Etsu Nupe recommended the Sultan for his statesmanship, knowledge, humility and dedication to the peaceable decision of conflicts, noting that his counsel and interventions had remained invaluable in strengthening understanding and concord amongst communities.

The firstclass royal father mentioned the Sultan had continued to reveal that conventional and non secular management goes past the preservation of cultural heritage and non secular values to incorporate the promotion of peace, justice, unity and the overall well-being of the folks.

The monarch additionally famous that the Sultan’s distinguished service to Nigeria, together with his army profession earlier than ascending the throne in 2006, mirrored a longstanding dedication to responsibility, self-discipline, patriotism and repair to humanity.

He mentioned the Sultan’s twenty years on the throne offered a chance to replicate on the contributions of conventional rulers to nationwide stability and the necessity to maintain collaboration amongst conventional establishments, governments, spiritual organisations and different stakeholders.

Abubakar additional harassed the significance of strengthening the connection between conventional and non secular leaders in addressing modern challenges, together with insecurity, poverty, social disunity and the necessity to promote schooling and peaceable neighborhood relations.

He expressed confidence that the Sultan would proceed to deploy his wealth of expertise, knowledge and affect in direction of selling peace, spiritual concord and nationwide improvement.

“On behalf of the Nupe Kingdom, the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers and my household, I warmly congratulate Your Eminence on the exceptional event of your twentieth anniversary on the throne.

“This milestone is a testomony to your enduring dedication to the service of Almighty Allah, the Muslim Ummah, the Sokoto Caliphate and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Your Eminence has continued to exemplify the virtues of humility, wisdom, tolerance and selfless service. Your commitment to peaceful coexistence and your efforts to promote understanding among Nigerians of different religious and cultural backgrounds remain worthy of commendation,” he mentioned.

The Etsu Nupe prayed to Almighty Allah to proceed to grant the Sultan good well being, knowledge, power and divine safety to allow him to maintain his service to Islam, the standard establishment and humanity.

He additionally prayed for lasting peace, unity and prosperity in Sokoto State, the Nupe Kingdom and Nigeria, urging Nigerians to help initiatives aimed toward selling mutual understanding, peaceable coexistence and nationwide improvement.

Alhaji Abubakar wished the Sultan many extra years of fruitful and impactful service on the throne, expressing hope that his reign would proceed to carry blessings, stability and progress to the Sokoto Sultanate and the nation at giant.

The Sultan ascended the throne of the Sokoto Caliphate on November 2, 2006.