The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar II was in Kaduna on Monday for a private visit with the state Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
The Sultan’s visit followed on the heels of an earlier visit on Sunday by the former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi.
Upon his arrival at the Government House in Kaduna, the Sultan went straight to the governor’s office where the two met behind closed-doors.
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Present at the meeting were some government officials including the Senator representing Kaduna North in the National Assembly, Suleiman Abdu-Kwari.
Speaking with journalists at the end of the meeting, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai said the meeting discussed the security challenges in southern Kaduna and other parts of the state.
The governor said that he received advice and encouragement from the royal father towards finding a lasting solution to the security challenges in the state.
He appreciated the Sultan for his fatherly visit and support in ensuring that peace returns to the state.
