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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Islamic leaders offered special prayers for Nigeria’s peace and progress as President Bola Tinubu marked his 74th birthday at the National Mosque in Abuja on Sunday.
The Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, alongside other prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars, led the session, which President Tinubu joined shortly after 3:00 p.m. He participated in the prayers and observed the Asr prayer with worshippers before departing.
The gathering, attended by governors, ministers, politicians, and faithful from across the country, sought “Allah’s guidance, wisdom, good health, and strength for the President as he steers the nation’s affairs.”
The Etsu Nupe described it as “a solemn spiritual exercise rather than a celebration, emphasising the need for continuous prayers for national peace, unity, and development.” He also “appealed for government support towards the maintenance and welfare needs of the National Mosque.”
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The Emir of Keffi, Chindo Yamusa, commended Tinubu’s efforts, stating they were “already yielding benefits, particularly in Nasarawa State,” through interventions in salary payments and infrastructure.
Over 300 Islamic scholars from various sects recited the Holy Qur’an 111 times, followed by special supplications for the President’s well-being and the country’s stability. Professor Imam Ibrahim Maqari concluded with a prayer “for lasting peace, prosperity, and stability in Nigeria.”
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin conveyed Tinubu’s appreciation, saying the President “remains committed to national unity and development, stressing the importance of continued prayers for the success of his administration.”
A parallel prayer session, organised by the Arewa Think Tank, took place in Kaduna, attended by former Kaduna Governor Alhaji Muktar Ramallan Yero, Senator Tijjani Kaura Tafida (representing Senator Abdulaziz Yari), Emir of Wase Alhaji Mohammed Haruna, representatives of Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, Kebbi Governor Nasiru Karan Gwandu, and Comrade Issa Aremu of MINILS.
