Abuja, Nigeria — November 7, 2025 — President Bola Tinubu received the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar III, at the State House in Abuja in a significant move to reinforce inter-religious dialogue and national cohesion. The Nation Newspaper+2Thisdaylive
Accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, the Sultan held a private meeting in the President’s office, part of an ongoing series of consultations with traditional and religious leaders. Channels Television
While details of the discussion were not publicly disclosed, presidential sources described the engagement as an important component of advancing mutual understanding, tackling religious tensions, and reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to freedom of worship. The Guardian Nigeria
The meeting follows recent international scrutiny of Nigeria’s religious-freedom record. Analysts say Tinubu’s outreach to faith leaders such as the Sultan and the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja signals the administration’s intent to stabilise social trust and nurture national unity amid security and identity challenges.
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