Northern Traditional Rulers, Islamic Scholars Meet in Kaduna Over Insecurity

Prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars from across Northern Nigeria convened in Kaduna on Tuesday to discuss strategies for tackling insecurity and promoting peace, unity, education, healthcare, and humanitarian support.

The meeting, organised by the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development, was chaired by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, who also serves as Chairman of the Foundation's Board of Trustees.

Among the royal fathers in attendance were the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli; the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi; the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar; the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu; the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammad Mera; and the Etsu Pategi, Alhaji Umaru Ishaq Bawa.

Leading Islamic scholars present included the National Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau; Khalifa Sheikh Ibrahim Dahiru Usman Bauchi; JIBWIS Secretary-General Sheikh Kabir Haruna Gombe; and the Secretary-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Dr. Khalid Aliyu.

Although the meeting was held behind closed doors, sources said discussions centred on strengthening collaboration between traditional institutions, religious leaders, government, and other stakeholders to address security challenges, foster peaceful coexistence, improve access to education and healthcare, and provide support for vulnerable communities across the country.

The Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development has continued to implement programmes focused on peacebuilding, girl-child education, primary healthcare, nutrition, and humanitarian assistance in communities across Nigeria.

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