The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar called on leaders to intensify efforts to address Nigeria’s economic and security challenges.
According to The PUNCH, speaking to thousands of Muslim faithful at his palace in Sokoto, he emphasized the need to fix the economy and address rising insecurity to enable access to farms and end hunger.
The Sultan’s message came during Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, where he was joined by top government officials, including the Sokoto State Deputy Governor, at the Sultan Bello mosque.
He also urged well-to-do individuals to assist the less privileged.
Shortly after the prayers the Sultan addressed the Muslim faithful at his palace where he called on leaders to intensify efforts to fix the nation’s economy and fight the rising insecurity to enable access to their farm and end hunger in the country.
The Chief Imam of the Sultan Bello mosque, Imam Malamin Akwara, led the two units prayers at the Sokoto central Eid ground, where the Sultan of Sokoto, the Sokoto State Deputy Governor and other top government officials observed the Eid prayers to mark this year’s Eld -El-Kabir celebration.
He also advised well-to-do individuals in the society to assist the less privileged members of the society.
In a related development, residents of Gwiwa Eka, a suburb within the Sokoto metropolis were full of praise to the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for donating a cow for the Salah celebration.
A resident, Adamu Abdulrahaman, who spoke on behalf of the Salah meat beneficiaries, expressed their gratitude to Peter Obi, for putting smiles on their faces on this auspicious occasion.
