Aiyeku Timothy
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for peace, unity and stability in the country.
The president, who was represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, at the 70th anniversary of the Qaddriyya on Saturday in Kano, noted the need for unity in the country.
He also called on youths to take advantage of the agriculture and economic empowerment programmes initiated by the Federal Government to learn trades, become self reliant and engage in productive activities.
Buhari expressed delight over the conduct of the event and commended the Leader of the Qadiriyya, Sheikh Qaribullah Nasiru-Kabara, for his support and constant prayers for the country.
Also speaking, Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, said the state government had initiated road infrastructure, health and viable projects, aimed at creating enabling environment to aid teaching of Islamic religion.
Ganduje said the state government had also provided support to facilitate completion of mosque, school and conference hall projects initiated by the Qadiriyya in Kano and Abuja.
Ganduje also commended security agencies, community and religious leaders for ensuring the maintenance of peace and promoting peaceful coexistence in the state.
Ganduje commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar III, for his support to the Kano State Government and emirate councils.
He noted that the state government accorded priority to building harmonious relationships between traditional institutions and its counterparts in other states.
