The Northern Governors Forum has commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for the peace initiatives and efforts to address illiteracy in Nigeria’s Northern region. The message was issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham on Monday in Jos.He commended the Sultan for promoting peace, unity and development in the Northern Region and the entire nation. “You have remained a great advocate of good governance, peaceful coexistence and accountable leadership which explains your consistent support and wise counsel particularly to governors of the Northern region and the country at large. ” We are proud of your advocacy and support, towards tackling the challenges of the region as you remain a source of inspiration to the Northern Governors Forum,” he said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, the spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria, was born on Aug. 24, 1946.

Source: The Guardian August 24, 2020 14:03 UTC