PRESIDENT TINUBU RECEIVES SULTAN OF SOKOTO AT STATE HOUSE

Abuja, Nigeria — 15 March 2026

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday received the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, at the State House, Abuja.

The meeting brought together two prominent national figures in a demonstration of continued engagement between the Presidency and traditional institutions in Nigeria.

The Sultan of Sokoto, who is widely regarded as the spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria, paid the visit as part of ongoing consultations and interactions with key stakeholders across the country.

The engagement underscored the importance of collaboration between government and traditional authorities in promoting national unity, peace, and stability.

The visit also comes during the sacred period of Ramadan, further reflecting the shared commitment to dialogue, mutual respect, and the strengthening of harmonious relations across religious and cultural lines.