The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, informed President Bola Tinubu on Friday that with the multitude of issues confronting the country at the moment, royal fathers do not envy him as a leader.
He made the statement while meeting with royal fathers from the six geopolitical zones at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, the nation’s capital, under the auspices of the National Council of Traditional Rulers.
The President informed them of his government’s decision to remove fuel subsidies, improve security, create jobs and sustain the environment as well as the forthcoming election of principal officers of the 10th National Assembly.
“We are all ears. We are ready to listen at any given time. I promise you an open-door policy and that is the way I will go,” Tinubu said.
“That open-door policy is for you to call me and send to me at any given time any concern that you might have.
“We may not have it right 100 per cent of the time but we must get it right 90 per cent of the time for this country.”
Leading the group on the visit, the Sultan of Sokoto however assured the President of the support and loyalty of the royal fathers, underlining their availability at any time it is required.
The royal fathers also reposed confidence in the Tinubu-led administration and the ‘Renewed Hope’ mantra which they believe will lead the country on a path of progress
In his remarks, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Adewusi, who chanted ‘Use Us’ severally, urged President Tinubu to make more use of the traditional rulers particularly in tackling the challenge of insecurity.