The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 65th birthday.
Fayemi described the traditional ruler as “a peacemaker, bridge builder, leading advocate of unity of Nigeria and a crusader of religious tolerance and a great defender of the faithful”.
The governor, in a statement on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, titled Fayemi congratulates Sultan Abubakar on 65th birthday,’ extolled the virtues of the Sultan, who is the spiritual head of Muslims in Nigeria and co-Chairman of Nigeria Traditional Rulers’ Council.
He said, “The Sultan has always used his eminent position to play stabilising roles in the polity at critical periods. Nigeria has always benefited from the monarch’s wisdom”.
Fayemi hailed the Sultan for his sterling leadership qualities which he had manifested during his distinguished career as a commissioned officer in the Nigerian Army which he has brought to bear in his royal duties.
He also commended the traditional ruler for always speaking truth to power and offering useful counsel to political leaders in moving the country forward.
The governor prayed God to grant the Sultan more years of fruitful and purposeful service to the Sokoto Caliphate, Nigeria and humanity in general.
