By DAVID IORJA, Abuja-
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to all religious leaders of all faith to support the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the novel Coronavirus pandemic affecting the country.
President Buhari made the call while speaking with the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar lll who called to felicitate with the President on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the observance of the Eid-el-Fitri.
In a statement by the president’s spokeman, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari called for continuous dialogue between the leaders of the two major faiths for peace and stability to reign in the country.
President Buhari commended the Sultan for his effective leadership of the Muslim Ummah and credited him with the unity of the community sustained under his watch.
The Sultan pledged his commitment to the continued existence of the country as one and assured the President of the support of the Sultanate in the ongoing efforts to tackle the challenges facing the nation.
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