The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on the government to emphasise on the teaching of history in schools.
He made the call at the 8th Sheikh Usmanu Bn Fodiyo week and unveiling of the Sokoto Caliphate Special Edition of 15th year anniversary on throne of Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.
According to him, the importance of history is vital, stating, “It is only through history that society know who they are and where they are heading to.”
” I am calling on government to effect the teaching history in schools across the country, in order to address the nation’s desire,” he admonished.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Shehu Galadanchi, urged Nigerian leaders to emulate the teachings of the Caliphate in addressing the country’s challenges.
He said that the past leaders of the Caliphate remained committed in establishment of peace, tranquility and understanding of Islam.
“These are the reasons that during their time, there was no farmers-herders clash or insurgency, among many other security challenges,” he said.
In his remarks, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State reminded Nigerian leaders to think of their deeds and their consequences for the future of the country.
Similarly, Professor Murray Last, of University of London who studied in Sokoto and is the author of the Sokoto Caliphate Special Edition, said that the Sokoto Caliphate could still play a vital role in the unity of Nigeria.
It could be recalled that the Sultan was announced on November 2, 2006 to succeed his elder brother, Sultan Muhammadu Maccindo.
