President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday received a delegation representing the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III, at the State House in Abuja.
The meeting, described by officials as a private engagement, lasted for less than 30 minutes and forms part of ongoing consultations between the Presidency and traditional as well as religious leaders across the country.
The Sultan, who also serves as President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), was represented at the meeting by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar.
Details of the discussions between the President and the delegation were not disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
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The visit came only days after President Tinubu hosted traditional and religious leaders from across the country for an interfaith Ramadan and Lenten breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa.
Sources within the Presidency said the meeting was part of a series of engagements the President has been holding with key national stakeholders on matters of public interest.
In recent weeks, Tinubu has also held consultations with prominent figures including former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, and former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon.
Speaking after his own meeting with the President on Saturday, Gowon expressed confidence in the administration’s efforts to address the country’s challenges, noting that the government is making efforts “all round” to tackle issues affecting Nigeria’s political, economic and security sectors.
The Sultan of Sokoto remains one of the most influential traditional leaders in Nigeria and serves as the spiritual leader of Muslims in the country through the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.
Sunday’s visit further highlights the continued interaction between the Presidency and influential traditional and religious institutions, particularly during the ongoing Ramadan and Lenten seasons.