President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a delegation of the Supreme Council of Tijaniyya Worldwide at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The delegation visited the President to offer condolences over the death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the former leader of the Tijaniyya Islamic organisation in Nigeria.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, the delegation included members of the council from Algeria, Nigeria and Senegal, as well as representatives of the Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Foundation led by Khalifa-Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
The Khalifa of Tijaniyya from Algeria, Sheikh Ali Bin Arabi, delivered the condolence message to President Tinubu at the State House.
Sheikh Ali Bin Arabi highlighted the social and economic similarities between Nigeria and Algeria and expressed the group’s commitment to maintaining the spiritual relationship between both countries.
“We will continue to pray for the sustenance of the spiritual relationship between Nigeria and Algeria.”
He also prayed for peace and love in Nigeria, as well as the physical and spiritual well-being of President Tinubu.
Responding, President Tinubu thanked the delegation for the condolence visit and paid tribute to the late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi.
“We miss our father, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. He was a beloved father and a great leader.”
Tinubu also commended the Tijaniyya Movement for its spiritual activities across Africa and beyond.
“I respect you for what you are doing for Islam across Africa and the whole world. May God continue to guide you.”….see more