Ooni Congratulates Sultan Of Sokoto On 20th Anniversary
The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his ascension to the revered throne of the Sultanate of Sokoto.
The Ooni’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Senior Media Officer, Ooni’s Palace, Sodiq Lawal, on behalf of the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare.
Ooni Ogunwusi, in the congratulatory message, described the Sultan’s two decades of leadership as a remarkable period of dedication to the promotion of peace, religious harmony, national unity and mutual understanding among Nigerians.
The Ooni who is also the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) commended His Eminence for his exemplary leadership and immense contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria, particularly through his consistent advocacy for peaceful coexistence among people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds.
According to the Ooni, the Sultan of Sokoto has remained a distinguished symbol of wisdom, courage and responsible leadership, using his highly respected position to advance the cause of unity and foster dialogue across the country.
Ooni Ogunwusi further acknowledged the longstanding relationship between the traditional institutions of Ile-Ife and Sokoto, noting that Nigeria’s unity and progress require the continued collaboration of traditional and religious leaders in promoting peace and stability.
“As Your Eminence marks this historic milestone of 20 years on the throne, I join your family, the Sultanate Council, the government and good people of Sokoto State, as well as the entire Nigerian Muslim Ummah, in celebrating a life of purposeful leadership and outstanding service to humanity,” the Ooni said.
The Ooni prayed that Almighty Olodumare would continue to grant the Sultan good health, greater wisdom and strength to continue his invaluable service to the nation and humanity.
He wished His Eminence many more years of fruitful leadership on the throne, while expressing optimism that his enduring commitment to peace, unity and national development would continue to inspire generations of Nigerians.
