Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has described the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, as a humble leader who promotes unity and provides stability.

The governor made this remark on Monday when he attended the 13th Shaikh Usmanu Bin Fodiyo Week and the 20th anniversary of the Sultan’s coronation at the International Conference Centre in Sokoto.

This year’s ceremony, themed ‘Reviving Ethical Leadership and Social Harmony: Lessons from Sokoto Jihad Leaders’, brought together prominent personalities from Nigeria and beyond.

In his goodwill message, Governor Lawal said the government and people of Zamfara State had continued to draw inspiration from the Sultan’s wisdom, guidance and steady leadership, particularly during challenging social and security situations.

He said, “With immense joy, respect, and gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), on behalf of the government and people of Zamfara State, I congratulate His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, 20th Sultan of Sokoto and leader of the Ummah, on the historic 20th anniversary of his coronation.

“We remain deeply grateful for your recent presence and support at our coronation and presentation of staff of office to our 19 Emirs in Gusau, which further underscores your commitment to strengthening the traditional institutions across our region.

“This year’s celebration reminds us that the Sokoto Caliphate’s legacy transcends borders. Its enduring values of knowledge, justice, moral discipline, responsible leadership and human dignity remain relevant to today’s challenges.

“Closer to home in Zamfara State, this legacy carries a particularly compelling message. At a time when insecurity, moral decline, poverty and youth vulnerability threaten our communities, we must draw inspiration from the teachings of Sheikh Usmanu Dan Fodiyo to promote peace, justice, education and social responsibility.”

Earlier, the Sultan, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, expressed appreciation to everyone who had supported and contributed to his 20-year reign.

He urged religious, traditional and community leaders to intensify their efforts towards promoting peace and harmony across the country.