Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, on arrival at the Calabar Airport as he was received by Governor's delegation, on his official visit to Cross River on Saturday October 19, 2024.
By KEMI KASUMU
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has lauded the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, for his unwavering dedication to promoting inter-faith harmony and peaceful co-existence in the state and Nigeria.
Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, receiving a book on ‘Sultans of Sokoto’ from Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, during a courtesy call on the governor at the sideline of the Sultan’s official visit to attend Jama’atu Nasril Islam’s Inter-Faith Unity Conference in Calabar, on Saturday October 19, 2024.
He gave this commendation in Calabar during his official visit attending the inter-faith unity conference of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) as the distinguished guest.
From Left: Sultan of Sokoto, H.E. Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni; and Obong of Calabar and Custodian of the Culture of the Efik people of Western Africa, HRM Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, and others, during a courtesy call on the Obong at the sideline of the Sultan’s official visit to attend Jama’atu Nasril Islam’s Inter-Faith Unity Conference in Calabar, on Saturday October 19, 2024.
The Sultan had earlier appreciated Governor Otu’s efforts in fostering harmony among different tribes and faiths during the Unity Conference in Calabar.
From Left: Obong of Calabar and Custodian of the Culture of the Efik people of Western Africa, HRM Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, waiting to receive a book on ‘Sultans of Sokoto’ from Sultan of Sokoto, H.E. Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, during a courtesy call on the Obong at the sideline of the Sultan’s official visit to attend Jama’atu Nasril Islam’s Inter-Faith Unity Conference in Calabar, on Saturday October 19, 2024.
The royal father commended Otu’s steadfast commitment to unity and peace in the state and country.
Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar emphasized the government’s responsibility to enhance education and counter divisive narratives and tendencies.
From Left: District Head of Kilgori and Senior Councillor Sultanate Council Sokoto, His Royal Highness Dr. Muhd Kilgori, and Executive Chairman, Sokoto State Zakat and Endowment Commission and a Deputy Secretary General, World Zakat Forum, Engr. Muhammad Lawal Maidoki, during the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar’s visit to the Palace of Obong of Calabar at the sideline of JNI Inter-Faith Unity Conference in Calabar, Cross River State, on Saturday October 19, 2024.
The event was greeted by prominent Muslim faithful, and government figures including the Deputy Governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey; Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, and a representative of the Obong of Calabar, His Royal Highness Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
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