President Bola Tinubu on Monday hosted the Sa’ad Abubakar III, Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, alongside several traditional and religious leaders at the Presidential Villa Abuja.
The gathering was held as part of an interfaith breaking of fast (iftar) organised for religious and traditional leaders across the country.
Addressing the guests, Tinubu said his administration had successfully prevented Nigeria from sliding into bankruptcy through a series of economic reforms.
According to the president, the government is now shifting focus to key development sectors after enduring the initial economic difficulties caused by the reforms.
“At least, this government has saved Nigeria from going bankrupt. We are now shifting our focus to health, agriculture and education,” he said.
Tinubu added that strengthening the economy remains central to his administration’s vision of building a better nation for future generations.
The Sultan of Sokoto, represented at the event by the Yahya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe, highlighted the significance of Muslims and Christians observing fasting periods around the same time.
He said the coincidence symbolises the need for unity, peace and mutual understanding among Nigerians.
According to him, religious and traditional leaders have a key role to play in promoting peaceful coexistence across the country.
The traditional ruler also expressed confidence in the ability of the Tinubu administration to tackle security challenges affecting parts of the country.
He pledged the continued support and loyalty of traditional institutions toward the government’s efforts to address insecurity and strengthen national unity.
The interfaith iftar meeting reflects ongoing engagements between the federal government and traditional leaders as part of broader efforts to foster dialogue, unity and cooperation across Nigeria’s diverse communities.
