Tinubu Meets Traditional, Religious Leaders At Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, along with several other religious and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting took place during an interfaith iftar organised to mark the fasting period and encourage unity among leaders of different faiths across the country. Speaking at the gathering, Tinubu said his administration remains determined to rebuild Nigeria’s economy and create a stronger foundation for the country’s future generations. He explained that the policies introduced by his government helped prevent the nation from sliding into bankruptcy, even though they initially brought economic challenges for citizens. “At least, this government has saved Nigeria from going bankrupt. We are now shifting our focus to health, agriculture and education.” The president added that with the economy beginning to stabilise, the government is now directing attention toward sectors that can drive development, including agriculture, healthcare and education. Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, was represented at the event by the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahya Abubakar. In his remarks, the traditional ruler pointed to the fact that Muslims and Christians are observing fasting around the same period as a reminder of the importance of unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. He also expressed optimism that the Tinubu administration has the ability to address the security challenges affecting parts of the country, while pledging continued loyalty to the president.
