EID-UL-ADHA: Sultan, Gov Masari task leaders on selfless service, peace, unity

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged leaders in the country to fear Allah and support the citizens to get out of hardship.

Sultan Abubakar, in his Sallah message in Sokoto on Tuesday, said that the existing hardship in the country was of great concern, adding that proper measures were required to address it.

“Nigeria leaders need to strategise more measures to address our level of poverty and insecurity, as such will further sustain the unity and peaceful co-existence that is in existence in the country.

“It is no longer a story but a reality, people are in dire need of the leaders’ commitment to addressing the high rate of poverty, insecurity and hunger among other numerous challenges.

“Therefore, leaders should fear Allah and shoulder their responsibilities in order to enhance Nigerians’ living conditions,’’ the Sultan said.

In his message, Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State called on leaders to promote peace and unity among various nationalities irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliations.