Buhari: NSCIA lauds Nigerians over patriotism

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) headed by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has praised Nigerians for their patriotism through the period of President Muhammadu Buhari’s medical leave.

The council in a statement yesterday by its Director of Administration Ustaz Christian Isa Okonkwo expresses gratitude to Allah on the safe return of the President.

“The council commends the passion displayed by Nigerians in their prayers throughout the period of the President’s medical leave and on his safe arrival to Nigeria. The council sees that as a real display of utmost patriotism and high sense of humaneness.

“We also commend Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the high sense of leadership responsibility and wisdom he used in piloting the affairs of the country as the Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the absence of the President,” Okonkwo said.

He prayed Allah to bestow sound health, wisdom, strength, and leadership prowess on the President to be able to drive the course of the country successfully.

He also urged Nigerians to continue to be prayerful, law abiding and promote the spirit of peaceful coexistence among one another, adding, “It is believed that, with peace and unity, we would surely attain our desired growth and development.”