Buhari Deserves Commendation – Says Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for introducing `Change Begins With Me’ campaign in Nigeria.

“The president deserves commendation for making this bold move christened, The Change begins With me,’’ he said. Abubakar spoke in Sokoto on Monday when, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, paid him the traditional Sallah homage.

Abubakar said: “the campaign cannot come at a better time than now when Nigeria is in dire need of change.

“Change is, however, very unpalatable and pretty difficult as such Nigerians should be cooperative and patient. “Destruction is always very easy, while reconstruction takes more time and patience is required.’’

The monarch said Nigerians should start the campaign by self-appraisal, adding: “we should look inwards, reappraise our behaviours and our attitudes from our various and workplaces.

“We should start and contribute to the campaign by re-orientating ourselves and this should be done by Nigerians at all levels.’’

Abubakar further acknowledged the ongoing efforts by the government to revamp education, agriculture, security and all facets of life. The sultan maintained, “the situation should never remain as usual’’, if Nigeria must truly change for the better.

He commended the state government for setting up a special committee to restore the lost glory of education in the state.

“I have agreed to chair the committee out of my desire to see to the growth and development of the state and Nigeria, in general.

“Education is the only key to Nigeria’s development and parents should allow their children to acquire both western and religious education,’’ Abubakar added.