The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin on Sunday charged the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, to continue promoting religious harmony and tolerance across Nigeria
Oba Olakulehin gave the charge while receiving the Sultan of Sokoto in his palace at Oke Aremo Ibadan area of Ibadan during a courtesy visit
Speaking through the Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the Olubadan urged the Sultan S’aad Abubakar should continue to play the positive roles he has been playing in the promotion of religious tolerance in the country.
” The Olubadan thanks you for the roles you have been playing in preaching religious tolerance and harmony in the country. The Olubadan implores you to continue to play your role as the co-chairman of Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC).
“The Olubadan appreciates your attendance at his coronation in July this year. He also appreciates your visit today,” he said .
The Sultan of Sokoto while speaking earlier wished Oba Olakulehin more years on the throne .
He stressed that he has visited Ibadan more than any other city in the South West region.
“I wish the Olubadan more years on the throne. As I said earlier, I am not new to Ibadan. We are all brothers,” he said.
The Sultan was accompanied to the Olubadan Palace by the Deputy Governor of Oyo, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, President of Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) and Deputy President – General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo and other leaders of the organisation.