Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar III, has emphasised the importance of religious harmony in overcoming Nigeria’s challenges,
praising a non-Muslim’s initiative to build an Islamic Centre for Muslim Children.
Abubakar made the call at the weekend in Kaduna at the Second Quranic Graduation Ceremony of 22 students at the modern Islamic Centre, ‘Darul-Ilm’, built by the Director-General, Department of State Services, DSS, Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi and donated to Danbushiya community, Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the centre, meant for orphans and the less-privileged, was named after President Bola Tinubu.
The sultan stated that such act demonstrates hope for Nigeria’s future and showcases the country’s unique interfaith interactions.
He encouraged Nigerians to come together, putting aside differences, to surmount all the seemingly formidable problems plaguing Nigeria, with a view to achieving progress.
Abubukar highlighted the need for strong will, belief in Almighty Allah and collective efforts to overcome these challenges.
The sultan praised the country’s diversity, saying interactions between Muslims, Christians and others are a strength.
He urged Nigerians to focus on shared goals, pray for leaders and work together to defeat problems.
His Eminence emphasised that problems are not insurmountable and that hope and unity could lead to a brighter future.
The sultan, therefore, encouraged Nigerians to ask Almighty Allah for guidance and protection in all their endeavors for the betterment of the nation.
NAN reports that dignitaries present at the event include the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Audi and the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Bamalli, among others. NAN