The Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu (Igwe Ogadagidi), has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the occasion of his 20th anniversary on the throne.
Igwe Asadu described the Sultan as a revered traditional ruler and custodian of Islamic heritage, whose reign, according to him, has continued to promote peaceful coexistence, mutual understanding, and national cohesion.
Igwe Ogadagidi, in a congratulatory message issued in Enugu on Monday, commended the Sultan for his unwavering commitment to the preservation of Nigeria's cultural and traditional institutions, as well as his efforts to foster religious tolerance and peaceful relationships among Nigerians across ethnic and religious divides.
He noted that the Sultan's two decades on the throne had been marked by remarkable contributions to nation-building, particularly through his consistent advocacy for peace, dialogue and unity in a country characterised by diverse ethnic, cultural and religious identities.
Igwe Asadu urged the Sultan, who is also the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), to continue to deploy the influence and prestige of his revered throne towards building bridges of peace, strengthening national unity and promoting harmonious relationships among Nigerians.
He further described the Sultan's leadership as a source of inspiration to traditional rulers across the country, stressing the importance of traditional institutions in complementing government efforts towards maintaining peace, security and social stability.
The monarch, who is also the immediate past Chairman of the Southeast Traditional Rulers Council, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa, Nigeria chapter, and the traditional ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom in Nsukka LGA, Enugu State, prayed God Almighty to continue to grant the Sultan good health, renewed strength, wisdom and divine guidance to sustain his exemplary leadership and successfully steer the affairs of the Sokoto Caliphate.
He also wished the Sultan many more fruitful years on the throne, marked by enduring peace, greater achievements and continued service to humanity.
"On behalf of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, I warmly felicitate with His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the momentous occasion of his 20th anniversary on the throne.
"Your two decades of distinguished reign stand as a testament to your unwavering dedication to traditional leadership, service to the Sokoto Caliphate and commitment to the welfare and advancement of humanity.
"Over the years, you have continued to demonstrate exemplary leadership through your consistent advocacy for peace, religious tolerance, mutual understanding and national unity. Your commitment to fostering harmonious relationships among Nigerians, irrespective of their ethnic, religious and cultural differences, remains highly commendable.
"You have distinguished yourself as a revered traditional and spiritual leader, a custodian of our rich cultural heritage and a symbol of national unity and peaceful coexistence.
"As you celebrate this remarkable milestone, I urge you to continue to deploy the influence and prestige of your revered throne towards building bridges of peace, strengthening national cohesion and promoting unity across the country.
"I pray Almighty God to continue to bless you with sound health, greater wisdom, renewed strength and divine guidance as you continue to provide purposeful leadership to the Sokoto Caliphate and contribute to the peace and development of our dear nation," Igwe Asadu prayed.
The Sultan assumed the revered throne of the Sokoto Caliphate on November 2, 2006.
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