By Muhammad Goronyo,Sokoto
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State alongside the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Friday led hundreds of Muslim faithful in the state to pray for peace, security and integrity in the country.
The Indonesian ambassador to Nigeria, Hon. Usra Hendra Harahap, was also at the event as a special guest of the Sokoto state government.
Other high profile guests include the Speaker House of Sokoto State House of Assembly (SOHA), Rt. Hon. Aminu Muhammad Acida, the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Alhaji Saidu Umar, members of the state security council, the state Chief Judge, Justice Muhammadu Saidu Sifawa, the state Acting Grand Khadi, Shuaibu Sodangi Acida and other government functionaries.
The ensemble graced the special prayer organized by Sokoto State government as part of activities to mark the 60th independence anniversary of the nation.
Gov. Tambuwal and Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad prayed to God to guide the country’s leaders in making decisions that would affect the lives of many Nigerians positively and assist the country to overcome some of the challenges it is facing, especially in the areas of insecurity, corruption and economic development.
The Chief Imam of Sultan Bello Jumu’at mosque in Sokoto, Sheikh Malami Liman Akwara led the special prayer session after leading other Muslim faithful in a two raka’at obligatory congregational prayer

1 min.Read
60th Anniversary: Tambuwal, Sultan, Indonesian Ambassador Pray For Peace, Security
Hot this week
News
NYCN Urges Support for Nasarawa Indigenes in Federal Appointments
By Abel Zwanke, Lafia
The National Youth Council of Nigeria...
News
FCTA Drags 15 Persons to Court Over Illegal Construction at River Park Estate
By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
As a sequel to the demolition of...
News
Delta Govt to Probe 12-Year Accreditation Denial of Illah Community School as WAEC Centre
By Anne Azuka
The Delta State Government says it will...
News
Plateau Drugs Agency, LGAs to Tackle Fake and Substandard Products
By Israel Adamu, Jos
The Director General of the Plateau...
News
Kogi Govt Vows to Clamp Down on Youth Aiding Bandits
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State Government has warned...
Topics
- Agriculture
- Arts
- BBNaija Updates
- Book Review
- Business and Economy
- China
- Columnists
- Coronavirus
- Crime
- Culture
- Dating
- Defence/Security
- Economy
- Editorial
- Education
- Encounter
- Energy
- Entertainment
- Environment
- Fashion
- Fashion & Style
- Featured
- Features
- Foreign News
- Headlines
- Health
- House of Representatives
- Inspiration
- Interview
- Judiciary
- Lifestyle
- Magazine
- Metro
- Money
- News
- Nigerian Newspapers
- Opinion
- parliamentary
- Personality
- Poetry
- Politics
- Press Release
- Red Dragon
- Relationship
- Religion
- Science and Technology
- security
- Skincare
- Sports
- Style
- Tech
- Travel
- Weather
More
News
A’Ibom Commissioner seeks royal support for voter registration, Gov Eno’s Arise Project
By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
Traditional leaders in Akwa Ibom have been...
News
Prof. Usman Ogbo Moves to Curb Rumoured Protest Over Fee Hike in Kogi Poly
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The management of Kogi State Polytechnic,...
News
New Green Empowerment Initiative Visits Sokoto Education Ministry
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
The New Green Empowerment Initiative (NGEI)...
News
Sokoto Partners Livestock Insurance Firms to Boost Cattle Production
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
The Sokoto State Livestock Productivity and...
News
China Inaugurates 14th ‘Chinese Corner’ in Abuja
By Francis Wilfred
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has inaugurated...
News
Gov Sule Hands Over Headquarters Complex to North Central Development Commission in Lafia
By Israel Adamu, Jos
Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule,...
News
Kogi Govt Vows to Clamp Down on Youth Aiding Bandits
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State Government has warned...
News
8th Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup Kicks Off September 18
By Anne Azuka
The 8th edition of the Zenith Bank/Delta...
Related Articles
Popular Categories