The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday.
In a statement issued on Monday by its Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, the forum described the Sultan’s life as a testament to service, sacrifice and nation building.
The senators commended his contributions to peace, national unity, interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence across Nigeria.
- They also highlighted his distinguished military career, noting that he rose to the rank of Brigadier General and participated in peacekeeping operations in Africa, military command, presidential security and diplomatic assignments.
According to the NSF, his experience in the military prepared him for the responsibility of providing traditional and spiritual leadership to millions of Nigerians after he became the 20th Sultan of Sokoto in 2006.
The forum said that over the past two decades, Sultan Abubakar had remained a strong advocate for peace, tolerance, interfaith dialogue and national cohesion.
It further praised his engagements with political, religious and ethnic leaders across the country, saying his commitment to peaceful coexistence and national unity had earned him both national and international respect.
“At a time when our country needs voices of wisdom, moderation and reconciliation, his leadership remains particularly invaluable,” the forum said.
The senators thanked God for granting the Sultan 70 years of impactful service and prayed for continued good health, wisdom and strength as he continues to serve the Sultanate, the Muslim Ummah, Northern Nigeria and the country.
The NSF also wished the Sultan many more years of purposeful service, peace and divine blessings.