Sultan of Sokoto Tells Buhari to Reverse "Ill Timed" Ban on Importation of Rice, Vehicles

The Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar III, has called on the Muhammadu Buhari administration to relax the ban on the importation of rice and vehicles through land borders.

Speaking on Thursday when Acting President Yemi Osinbajo paid him a courtesy visit, he said Nigerians were passing through difficult times and policies should not be taken to further heighten the suffering of Nigerians.

“We will continue to serve as the voices of the voiceless and in this direction, we are calling on the federal government to look into some recent policies that will further tighten the noose on the necks of Nigerians,” he said.

”Nigerians are already going through difficult times and policies should not be taken to further aggravate the suffering of Nigerians. This will also avoid disharmony between the government and the governed.”

Abubakar who said the policies were “ill-timed”, assured the government “of our sustained total support, loyalty and commitment.”