Sen. Wamakko harps on peace, unity as he receives Qadiriya Leader in Sokoto
Sen. Wamakko harps on peace, unity as he receives Qadiriya Leader in Sokoto 
By Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko on Saturday received the leadership of the Qadiriyya Movement in Nigeria, led by its National Leader, Sheikh Karibullah Nasiru Kabara, on a courtesy visit at his Gawon Nama residence in Sokoto.
A statement issued on Sunday in Sokoto by the spokesperson of Sen. Wamakko, Bashar Abubakar said that he spoke when he received the delegation, Senator Wamakko expressed delight over the visit and described his relationship with the Qadiriyya Movement as longstanding and cordial.
He congratulated the leadership and members of the movement on the successful conduct of their annual programme in Sokoto and prayed to Almighty Allah to continue to guide, protect and strengthen them.
Sen. Wamakko also urged Islamic scholars and members of the movement to continue preaching the true teachings of Islam and promoting peace, unity and peaceful coexistence for the overall development of society.
Earlier, Sheikh Karibullah Nasiru Kabara explained that their visit to Sokoto formed part of the movement’s annual activities, which bring together members from different parts of the country to commemorate the life, teachings and scholarly legacy of the renowned Islamic reformer, Sheikh Usmanu Bin Fodiyo.
Sheikh Karibullah said their visit also provided an opportunity to witness development projects being executed by the Sokoto State Government under Governor Ahmad Aliyu, particularly the ongoing reconstruction and remodelling of the Sheikh Usmanu Bin Fodiyo Jumu’at Mosque in Sokoto.
He commended the longstanding cordial relationship between Senator Wamakko and the Qadiriyya Movement and expressed hope that the relationship would continue to grow stronger.
The Qadiriyya leader also appreciated the warm reception accorded members of the movement by the Sokoto State Government and prayed for the continued success of the administration.
Sheikh Karibullah also used the occasion to condole with Senator Wamakko over the death of his daughter, Hajiya Rashida Ahmed Barade Wamakko, praying to Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant her Jannatul Firdaus.
The visit was attended by several Qadiriyya scholars and other prominent personalities.
