The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), has celebrated His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), on his 70th birthday, describing him as a champion of unity, peace and national cohesion.
In a congratulatory message on Monday, MMPN said it joins millions of Nigerians, Muslims worldwide, traditional rulers, religious leaders, government officials and members of the media community to mark the Sultan’s remarkable milestone and decades of dedicated service to Islam, Nigeria and humanity.
The statement was signed by Alhaji Abdurrahman Balogun, National President of the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria.
The body noted that as Grand Patron of MMPN, the Sultan has remained a source of inspiration and guidance to Muslim media practitioners. It added that he has consistently emphasized truth, fairness, professionalism and responsible journalism as tools for promoting peace and understanding in the country.
MMPN further commended the Sultan’s leadership of the NSCIA, saying it has strengthened Islamic unity, deepened interfaith dialogue and fostered peaceful coexistence among Nigerians regardless of religious, ethnic or regional differences.
The association also appreciated His Eminence’s unwavering support for the media and his recognition of the critical role of journalists in shaping public opinion, defending truth and advancing the common good.
Praying for the monarch, MMPN said, “We celebrate the Sultan’s wisdom, humility, courage and statesmanship, while acknowledging his enduring contributions to the development of Islam and Nigeria. We pray that Almighty Allah grants His Eminence continued good health, wisdom, strength and many more years in the service of Islam, humanity and the nation.”
