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  • Let’s avoid mistakes that led us to civil war – Sultan warns Nigerians

    Let’s avoid mistakes that led us to civil war – Sultan warns Nigerians

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, yesterday, warned Nigerians against making the mistakes that led Nigeria into 30 months civil war.

    Abubakar, who said that the country would not be able to survive another civil war, added that it was necessary for every Nigerian to work towards peaceful coexistence.

    The monarch spoke while delivering his keynote address at the Traditional Rulers’ Day during the ongoing Rivers State Golden Jubilee celebration with the theme, “Traditional Institution in Nigeria and the Challenge of Re-engineering Viable Local Economies.”

    He said, “Nigeria is just above 50 years and had fought a civil war. We must understand that Nigeria cannot survive another Civil War. Therefore, Nigerians should work against repeating such mistakes that led us to that Civil War.”

    Explaining that traditional institution had been in existence before Nigeria was created, Abubakar maintained that Nigerians had what it takes to bring the best out of the country.

    He urged politicians not to see the traditional institution as a threat, but they should work with it (traditional institution) to develop the country.

    “The traditional institution was already here before Nigeria came into existence. When the colonial masters came, they saw a well organised traditional institution and that was why most parts of the country were ruled by them through the traditional rulers.

    “The traditional institution in Nigeria has what it takes to bring the best out of our communities and our country. The politicians should not see the traditional institution as a threat, rather they should work with us,” he stressed.

    The Sultan of Sokoto charged monarchs in Rivers State to be supportive of the state government’s policies for the growth of the state.

    He hailed the state government’s commitment towards the completion of the modern traditional rulers’ complex within six months

    Earlier, the state Governor, Nyesom Wike, had pointed out that the state would use the opportunity provided by the Golden Jubilee celebration to deepen the unity of the people of the state.

    Wike added that his administration had put measures in place to enhance the status of the state’s traditional rulers.

    Also speaking, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, called on traditional rulers to always lead exemplary lifestyle worthy of emulation by their subjects.

    Maintaining that monarchs have more roles to play in the development of the country than the government, Ooni noted that the traditional rulers knew most of the bad eggs in the society.

    The Ooni, who was the chairman of the occasion, urged the political class to make use of the traditional institution and create jobs for the rural populace.

    He commended Wike for recognising the traditional rulers in the state by bringing them together through the state’s golden jubilee.

    Laying the foundation for the construction of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers complex, Abubakar prayed God to grant the governor the strength to continue to deliver development projects to the people of the state.

    Wike, however, directed the contractor and the Special Adviser on Special Projects to ensure the completion of the project within six months.

  • Begging has no basis in Islam, says Sultan

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, said on Saturday that begging has no basis in Islam and challenged those engaging in the act to find legitimate means of earning a living.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abubakar made the remark in Sokoto at the graduation of 2000 women trained in various skills by the Wife of Sokoto State Governor Hajiya Mairo Tambuwal.

    The training was conducted in collaboration with Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission to empower the women drawn from the 86 districts of the state.

    The Sultan said, “our women should always desist from street begging, as it has no base in Islam and it only generates more harm than good among the society.

    “Women have always been the pillars for any societal development, so we need to do more in encouraging and supporting their living standard in order to yield a better society.

    “Moreover empowering women is one of the positive base to a better, secured and productive society.”

    He commended Mrs Tambuwal for initiating the programme and admonished the beneficiaries to utilize the opportunity to enhace their livelihood.

    Earlier, the governor’s wife had expressed appreciation to the Sultanate Council, the state government and Zakkat commission for supporting the initiative.

    She said that the skills training was principally to make women in the state self reliant.

    Mrs Tambuwal, who was represented by Hajiya Hauwa Muhammad, called on the beneficiaries to apply the new skills they acquired to uplift their economic status and contribute to the overall development of the state.

    The Overseer of the Zakat commission, Malam Lawal Maidoki, said that the 2000 women were carefully selected and empowered to live above the poverty line.

     

     

    NAN

  • Why I featured Sound Sultan in my song – Doyinsola

    Songstress Doyinsola is an emerging singer and songwriter with hopes of conquering the Nigerian music scene.The melodious vocalist was in the house of the popular music talent show StarQuest. She was the lead vocalist for Excel band in 2007.

    She has grown into a mature vocalist who can give the likes of Yemi Alade a run for their money. Doyinsola ‘s Afropop sound and musical vocals are one of her winning selling points. The Bamidele crooner who just unveiled a new song titled Take My Love, in an exclusive interview with TheNewsGuru opens up on why she featured the Jagbajantis singer, Sound Sultan.

    “It was challenging getting someone to feature on the song. I never thought of Sound Sultan but my producer mentioned him, it was then I thought it would be nice to work with him. That’s not a bad idea. “

    Describing what it felt like working with the versatile Sound Sultan, she said:” He is a warm person and nice to work with. He knows what he wants and goes for it. He had to change one or two things in the song because he felt we needed to and at that point I liked what I had already. But because he is more experienced, I had to listen.”

    Take my love is a bouncy macossa song that talks about the price one pays for love. The song is produced by TeeMode Beatz.

     

     

  • Sultan of Sokoto cautions against inciting comments by religious leaders

    Sultan of Sokoto cautions against inciting comments by religious leaders

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ ad Abubakar, has advised religious leaders to eschew inciting statements capable of igniting trouble among Nigerians.

    Abubakar made the call at the Abdullahi Fodio award presentation and book launch in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday.

    The event titled “Gwandu Emirate: the domain of Abdullahi Fodio since 1805, was organised by the Gwandu Emirate Development Association.

    He said inflamatory comments would further divide and polarised the nation, and pointed out that every religion was preaching peace,unity and solidarity among its faithful.

    The sultan condemn the insurgent activities parvading the North eastern part of the country, and commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts in curtailing the menace.

    Abubakar commended the Federal Government for reintroducing history as a subject in schools, stressing wothout history humanity would not discover itself.

    The sultan said the book, which chronicled the religious and cultural heritage of the Gwandu Emirate was timely, adding: “we will continue to support historical findings”.

    Earlier, in his remarks, the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Bashar, said the event was an attempt to reward those who contributed to the development of the emirate, especially preservation of the rich cultural heritage of the emirate.

    Bashar commended the efforts of Buhari to diversify the economy and the fight against corruption.

    He said the nation under the present administration was heading to progress devoid of religious, tribal or sectional consideratioms.

    Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar extoled the virtues of Abdullahi Fodio, and called on leaders to emulate the legacies of the late Islamic scholar, especially on federalism, revenue allocation and the rule of law.

    He said as an elderstatesman he would continue to support historical investigations with a view to promote research and intellectual development.

    Gov. Atiku Bagudu commended the efforts of Gwandu Emirate for launching the book and recognising those who contributed immensely to the development of the emirate.

    Bagudu said the book would serve as very important tool in tracing the historical happenings in the emirate, stressing that Abdullahi Fodio was a hero.

    He said the state government would continue to preserve historical facts and artefacts for ptesent generation and posyerity.

    The governor also reiterated the state government resolve to continue to support agriculture.

    Fourteen people were honoured during the ceremony.

    They are; a former Chief Justice of Nigeria Legbo Kutigi, Aliyu wammako, retired Col. Sani Bello and Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Lamido Birnin Bayero and Justice Abdulkadir Ore.

    The others were Gov. Atiku Bagudu, Jaiz Bank, Isah Mafara, Usman Magawata, Prof. Aisha Aliyu and Chairman of Daily Trust Newspapers, Kabiru Yusuf.

    A total of N101million was realised at the launching with the highest donation of N10 million from the former vice president Atiku Abubakar.

  • Kaduna killings: Sultan sad over death of 800 people, begs Buhari for lasting solution

    Kaduna killings: Sultan sad over death of 800 people, begs Buhari for lasting solution

    The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has condemned what he described the ongoing unjust acts of destruction of lives and properties in Southern Kaduna.

    A statement from the Director of Administration, NSCIA, Ustaz Christian Isa Okonkwo, Monday, quoted the Sultan as expressing sadness that as at the last count, over 800 people were reportedly killed while about 57 others have suffered life-threatening injuries.

    Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III Okonkwo said: “The NSCIA denounces these events in its entirety particularly because they run contrary to fundamental Islamic law which ordains human life to be sacred and strongly forbids its unlawful destruction except for a just course.”

    He urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government and the Governor Nasir El-Rufai-led Kaduna State Government to urgently step into the situation and put a stop to the crisis.

    “The NSCIA would like the Federal and Kaduna State governments to go a step further by proffering lasting solutions to these recurrent acts of hatefulness and savagery in Southern Kaduna.

    We also wish to call on the Federal government to objectively investigate the matter and prosecute whoever that is found guilty irrespective of the person’s tribe, creed and/or social status,” he said.

    He urged all Nigerians to continue to promote justice, preach, teach and live in peace with one another, and not to allow themselves be used by forces of evil which may hide behind tribal, political or even religious disguise order to perpetrate evils.

  • In Northern Nigeria, Igbos are attacked because they are industrious – Sultan

    In Northern Nigeria, Igbos are attacked because they are industrious – Sultan

    Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Mohammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has disclosed that Igbos are subject to attacks in crisis periods because they are visible entrepreneurs located in all nooks and crannies of Nigeria.

    He spoke on Tuesday in Nsukka, during a civic reception organised in his honour by the Nsukka Socio-Cultural zone.

    Abubakar regretted that contemporary Nigerians had failed to build on the foundation laid by the country’s founding fathers.

    He said that there were more cohesion and integration between preceding generations than the new generation.

    The sultan attributed the seeming mistrust among Nigerians to misinformation and ignorance.

    “We have refused to come together as a nation due to ignorance and suspicion. “Our visit here is to strengthen relationships, having started my youthful life in Nsukka 39 years ago.

    “My coming here is at the right time, considering the loss of lives due to insecurity in parts of the country,” he said.

    Abubakar said that no Nigerian would aim at killing an Igbo man in any part of the country for whatever reason, adding that they were only targetted because of their hard work.
    “Nobody in the Northern part of the country has been aiming at an Igbo man to kill.

    “Miscreants target them because they are the most industrious and the people that move the economy.

    “That is why their shops and other businesses are mostly the target during unrests because the hoodlums are sure to find valuables in the shops,” he said.

    The Sultan said that he was overwhelmed at the love shown him by Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and residents of the state.

    “As Nigerians we can be the best of families if we want to,” he said.

    Abubakar challenged governments at all levels to investigate how suspected herdsmen and other Nigerians acquire AK 47 and other arms and ammunitions.

    “They have always asked us how the herdsmen acquired these ammunitions, but I throw the question back to the politicians; find out how people acquire the guns.

    “Find out how the herdsmen that move with AK47 riffles acquire them,” he said.
    Abubakar said that Nigerians had the option to live as one united family, adding that such visits would continue to strengthen the ties between the peoples of the country.

    The Sultan, who is on a three day visit to Enugu State inaugurated road projects executed by the state government in Enugu and Nsukka.