By Usman Ibn A. Lapai
Kaduna
As part of activities to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the leadership of Yoruba Community in Northern States and Abuja has planned a special jumat and church prayers for the foremost Northern traditional leader and the country at large.
A statement issued by the chairman of the group, Ambassador Mohammed Arigbabuwo, in Kaduna yesterday, stated that the prayer session was being organised to thank the Almighty Allah for His mercies on the President of the Islamic Council of Nigeria who reached 10 years on the throne of his ancestors.
The statement read in part: “The leadership of Yoruba Community in Northern States and Abuja has planned a special anniversary of the Sultan of the of Sokoto, Alhaji (Dr) Sa’ad Abubakar III, to be held in Kaduna.
“The two religion prayers would serve as a contribution of the Yoruba Community to appreciate the fatherly role of Sultan whom is a pillar and leader who loves and respect every mankind.
“Since he ascended the throne, the nation has witnessed unity among all tribes and has made friends across the country. We also hail the Sultan for the roles he had played in fostering unity, peace and love among all tribes, not only in his domain but across the nation.”