The President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor, mni, on behalf of the National Executive Committee and the entire AANI family, warmly congratulates His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, mni (SEC 28, 2006), the 20th Sultan of Sokoto, Chairman of the AANI Heritage Council, and distinguished traditional and religious leader, on the momentous occasion of his 20th anniversary on the throne of the Sokoto Caliphate, celebrated today, 2 November 2026.
Since ascending the revered throne in 2006, His Eminence has demonstrated exemplary leadership, wisdom, humility, and an unwavering commitment to peace, national unity, interfaith dialogue, and harmonious coexistence. As the spiritual leader of the Nigerian Muslim Ummah and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), the Sultan has consistently used his influence and moral authority to promote mutual understanding, religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and national cohesion. His interventions on matters of national importance have further reinforced his standing as one of Nigeria’s foremost advocates of peace and unity.
His membership of the AANI family and his role as Chairman of the AANI Heritage Council further underscore his enduring commitment to the Association’s ideals and its vision of a better society. The Association prays that God will continue to grant His Eminence sound health, wisdom, strength, divine protection, and many more years of purposeful leadership and service to humanity. May his reign continue to bring peace, progress, and prosperity to the Sokoto Caliphate and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
AANI therefore encourages all members of the Association to join in celebrating His Eminence on this remarkable milestone and honouring his enduring contributions to peace, national unity, and the service of humanity.
Yours Towards a Better Society,
Engr. Ifeanyi Jude Ngama, mni
National Publicity Secretary,
AANI,
Monday, 2nd November 2026.