By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on the federal and state governments to heed the concerns of Nigerians rather than dismissing their grievances.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the launch of NASFAT’s 30th-anniversary history book, the Sultan urged leaders to show empathy and avoid oppressive measures when addressing citizens’ hardships.
Amid rising inflation and economic challenges, the Sultan emphasized the importance of justice in governance, stating, A nation can endure with unbelief, but it cannot endure with injustice.”
He advised leaders to act with fairness and truth while urging Nigerians to pray for their leaders instead of cursing them.
NASFAT President, Alhaji Ayodeji Abdulrauf, highlighted the organization’s growth over 30 years, from a small prayer group to a global faith-based body promoting social welfare and education.
The event was attended by dignitaries, including the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi.