By Abdallah el-Kurebe

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has called on all Nigerians, especially the Christian faithful to continue to pray for the total healing of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Speaking when the Forum of Directors of Social Communication of the Catholic Church paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House on Tuesday, the governor said that the nation was grateful for the prayers of Nigerians for the president.

Prseident Muhammadu Buhari 

“The nation will remain grateful for the fervent prayers you have embarked upon while the President was away receiving medical attention. Along with our Muslim brothers, we all prayed and it is gratifying to note that our prayers have been answered. We should not relent on that,” he said.

Tambuwal urged the directors, led by the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese of the Catholic Church, Bishop Matthew Kukah, to deploy their knowledge and experiences to promote religious harmony and peaceful coexistence in the country.

He said Sokoto had a history of religious tolerance and been open to diverse ethnic and religious groups since the time of reformist scholar, Usman Danfodiyo.

“We believe the whole country can learn from our rich history of tolerance and moderation. I’m happy you have chosen Sokoto for your meeting. From what you have seen yourselves, you can take the positive message of peace to your dioceses and your homes,” the Governor added.

While wishing the delegates a fruitful deliberation, Tambuwal urged them to explore the many historical and tourism sites available in the state.

In their separate remarks, both Kukah and President of the Diocesan/Religious Directors of Communications, Father Pius Ukoh said they were in Sokoto for their bi-annual retreat, and commended the Sokoto government and the Sultanate Council for their commitment to peaceful coexistence in the state.