Sultan Urges Peaceful Coexistence For National Progress 

By Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto

 The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to promote peace at all levels, saying it is the foundation for development, security and religious harmony.

The royal father made the call on Tuesday in Sokoto at a two-day Conflict Sensitivity Training for Media Practitioners and Influencers in Sokoto and the Establishment of a Community of Practice (CoP).

Represented by the Wazirin Sokoto, Prof. Sámbo Wali Junaidu, the Sultan described peace as critical to national progress.

“This is a very important issue, because without peace, there would be no peace of mind. We should work tirelessly, day and night, to ensure that peace prevails within our nations.

” Without peace, nothing can work properly,” he said.

He added that peace must be taught to the younger generation.

Abubakar said peace should be promoted at all levels so that the young and grown up children will understand the significance of peace and relate to everyone who is peaceful, so that the nation can move peacefully in the interest of all.

The Sultan of Sokoto , who is also the President-General,  Nigeria Supreme Council for Isamic Affairs (NSCIA), noted that peace is also essential for religious practice and cooperation among citizens.

“This can only be achieved if people work together to operate and to help each other.

” Without this, you cannot even conduct your religion properly,” he stated.

Abubakar thanked the organizers for promoting initiatives that foster peace within communities, government and across Africa.

In his remarks, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Usman Mohammed Binji, said the media would continue to support efforts to strengthen peace in the state and across the country.

He said at the 2-day capacity-building training for journalists, sponsored by the European Union and facilitated by Alert International, that journalists have a responsibility to promote conflict-sensitive reporting, especially as campaigns for the 2027 elections begin.

He announced that a Community of Practice will be established to translate the training into impactful action.

Stakeholders at the event agreed that promoting peace and responsible journalism will be key to the stability and development of Sokoto State and Nigeria in general.