Sultan Maccido twentieth memorial: Family duties leaders on dialogue, accountability

The household of the late Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Maccido, has referred to as on Nigerian leaders to prioritise dialogue, accountability and peaceable coexistence in tackling insecurity, spiritual intolerance and communal tensions throughout the nation.

The enchantment fashioned a part of the household’s message to mark 20 years since Maccido died within the ADC Airlines Flight 053 crash in Abuja on October 29, 2006, alongside 95 different passengers and crew.

In an announcement on Sunday signed by Bello Maccido, the household stated late Sultan’s strategy to management remained related to Nigeria’s current challenges, notably his emphasis on session, nationwide unity, spiritual tolerance and repair to humanity.

“At a time when our nation faces serious security and social challenges, the ideals our father stood for remain as relevant as ever,” the household stated.

Maccido grew to become the nineteenth Sultan of Sokoto in April 1996 and served as President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.

He was thought to be a distinguished voice for moderation and calm in Nigeria.

Born in 1926 in Dange, Sokoto, Maccido was a son of Sultan Abubakar III and a descendant of Sheikh Usman dan Fodio.

Before turning into Sultan, he served in public administration, together with as Presidential Liaison Officer in Sokoto State.

During his reign, the household stated he supported interfaith engagement, schooling, public well being and initiatives towards polio and HIV/AIDS, reflecting his perception that conventional establishments ought to contribute to nationwide growth.

The October 2006 crash claimed Maccido, his son, Senator Badamasi Maccido, and his grandson amongst 96 fatalities after the ADC Boeing 737 crashed shortly after take-off from Abuja. The Sultan had travelled to the capital for a Presidential Forum on Education.

The household additionally recalled former President Shehu Shagari’s description of Maccido as a affected person and consultative chief. Shagari was quoted as saying, “He does not rush or dictate things,” highlighting the late Sultan’s desire for session over forceful management.

The household urged Nigerians to protect Maccido’s values whereas remembering all victims of the aviation catastrophe, calling for stronger aviation security and regulatory accountability.

“Let this 20th remembrance be more than an occasion for mourning,” it stated, urging residents to construct the peaceable, simply and united society Maccido championed.