PRESIDENT JONATHAN EXTOLS SULTAN’S UNTIRING EFFORTS TO PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

President  Goodluck Jonathan  has praised the untiring efforts of the Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III to promote and advance the cause of peace, unity and positive development in all parts of the country.
 In a congratulatory letter to the Sultan on the occasion of his 57th birthday today, Saturday, August 24, 2013, President Jonathan prayed that God Almighty will grant the monarch, who is also the President-General  of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, many more years of worthy service to the nation.
 "I write on behalf of my family, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to felicitate with you on the occasion of your 57thbirthday. "As you continue to use your exalted throne to promote the cause of peace, unity and positive development in the Caliphate and across our nation, I commit you into the hands of Almighty Allah and pray that He continues to prosper you and bless you with robust health and many more years of enduring fulfillment," the President wrote. He wished the Sultan a very happy birthday.

Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 24, 2013
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