…As Sultanate Council confers him with title of Walin Sokoto
The Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Hon. Mannir Muhammad Dan’Iya has described his state Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as his political pillar just as he noted that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar is his spiritual role model. The Director Press to the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdullahi Abubakar made this know in a press release on Friday, October 30.
Hon. Dan’Iya stated these after the official receipt of a letter from the Sultanate Council of Sokoto informing him of his conferment of the Walin (Custodian of) Sokoto Caliphate (Culture).
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, had in a letter signed by him and referenced SOS/SMS/050/Vol. VIII/89, dated October 29, 2020, conferred the title on the Deputy Governor in “recognition of your contributions to the Sultanate Council, Islam and the people of Sokoto state in general.”
Expressing appreciation to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Deputy Governor said he was humbled by the symbolic and historic gesture.
According to him, “I owe this singular honour to Allah, the good people of Sokoto State and my leader, Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who through thick and thin stood by me.”
“My appreciation also goes to the Sultan, who in consultation with his Councillors appointed me to this exalted position” he added.
He further added that “having been esteemed recipient of the honor and privilege of the Sultanate Council and the good people of our state, the onus, is no doubt on me, my family and clan, to redouble our efforts in contributing to making Islam greater
“Equally, the unparalleled support of my leader and his granting unfettered access, now lives me with no option but to be more devoted to the development of our great state,” the Deputy Governor emphasized.