The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has told the country’s leaders that Nigerians are in a hurry to see positive changes that will renew their hopes.
The President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs said this on Saturday in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
Abubakar, who is the National Chairman of Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria, gave the charge during the fifth anniversary of the 17th Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage-Mohammed (retd).
He said, “We know that our leaders are trying, but the people are in a hurry to see positive changes that will renew their hopes for a better life.”
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He pointed out that the presence of traditional rulers across the country in Nasarawa State was a demonstration of unity and called on other Nigerians to follow suit.
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He said: “We are showing the whole world that royal fathers in this country are united.
“Just look at the list of traditional rulers from the six geopolitical zones that honoured the occasion.”
Responding, Mohammed expressed gratitude to God for preserving his life and his people for their support in the last five years.
He also appreciated his colleagues and other well-meaning Nigerians who came from far and near to celebrate him and expressed optimism that the country would remain united.