TY BURATAI FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES SULTAN OF SOKOTO ON 20TH ANNIVERSARY
The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has congratulated His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), on his 20th anniversary on the throne of the Sokoto Caliphate.
The Foundation described the milestone as a remarkable celebration of two decades of traditional leadership, service to humanity, religious guidance, and commitment to peaceful coexistence and national unity.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ibrahim Dahiru Danfulani, Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi/Betara Biu and Dan Masanin Yamman Afaka, and made available to the press, the Foundation said the Sultan’s 20 years on the throne represented an enduring legacy of leadership, wisdom, service, and dedication to the Muslim Ummah and the Nigerian nation.
The statement highlighted commendation from the Foundation’s Grand Patron, Ambassador Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd), CFR, former Chief of Army Staff, who praised the Sultan for his dedication to service, religious harmony, and national unity. General Buratai acknowledged that the Sultan’s commitment to national unity, peaceful coexistence, and service to humanity would remain an enduring legacy of his reign.
The Foundation noted that His Eminence has continued to play an important role in promoting religious understanding, strengthening traditional institutions, and encouraging peaceful relationships among Nigerians of different religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. It added that the Sultan’s leadership and contributions to national development—particularly his efforts to foster harmony and mutual understanding—deserve recognition and celebration.
The Foundation prayed Almighty Allah to continue to grant the Sultan good health, wisdom, and renewed strength to provide guidance and leadership to the Sokoto Sultanate, the Muslim Ummah, and the nation at large.
“Twenty years of traditional leadership, service to humanity, and commitment to religious harmony and peaceful coexistence are indeed worthy of celebration. We sincerely congratulate His Eminence on this historic milestone and pray that Almighty Allah continues to guide and strengthen him in the discharge of his responsibilities,” the statement added.
The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation reaffirmed its appreciation for the Sultan’s contributions to religious leadership, national cohesion, and the promotion of peaceful coexistence across Nigeria. It wished His Eminence many more years of fruitful service to the Sultanate, the Muslim Ummah, and humanity.
