Okowa congratulates Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto at 64

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto has been congratulated by  Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on his 64^th birthday.

The Delta governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, lauded the Sultan. In addition, Okowa praised his efforts at promoting and advancing the course of peace, unity and development of the country.

He said that Nigerians are grateful to the Sultan for his contributions in building bridges of unity. His spirit of peaceful co-existence and religious tolerance among the citizenry is salutary, Okowa said.

“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta, I felicitate with His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III. I also felicitate the Emirate Council, the Government and people of Sokoto State on the occasion of Sultan’s 64th birthday.

“Your usual timely and wise counseling on national issues keeps us – leaders and followers – in check at all times.

“We celebrate your outstanding and exemplary roles as head of Jama’atu Nasir Islam (JNI). President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and co-Chairman of Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC).

“We also appreciate your support for education as a panacea to end insurgency and protection of life and man’s dignity

“The government and people of Delta will continuously support your throne for the promotion of peace in Nigeria.

“May Almighty Allah grant you many more years of good health to continue your immeasurable services to Nigeria,” Okowa said.