The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has applauded the contribution of the Tijjaniyya Islamic sect in fostering unity among the Muslim community in the country.

The Vice President made the commendation while speaking at the 2025 Maulud celebration for the late Shiek Ibrahim Niass, the spiritual leader of the Tijjaniyya sect at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.

A statement issued by Mr Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Kano state governor’s spokesperson, said VP Shettima, who was represented by Alhaji Babagana Fannami, praised the Muslim sect for standing over the past century in true teachings of Islam. Shettima, who was the special guest of honour at the occasion, eulogised the guiding principles of the ‘Sufi’ sect to humanity.

The special guest emphasized the unwavering tenacity of the Tijjaniyya sect to lessons of Prophet Muhammad rather than compromising matters of the jurisprudence of Islam.

He, therefore, reminded Muslims to emulate the true teachings of Islam and avoid extremism.

The Chief host, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, equally lauded the efforts of the Tijjaniyya sect in maintaining peace and harmonious relationships with other sects in Nigeria.

“As your host, we have to appreciate all of you for coming to Kano from far and near to attend this year’s maulud for Sheik Ibrahom Niass”

It could be recalled that the police attempted to halt the maulud over an alleged security threat, which the Government has dismissed as a fake and unfounded claim.

Emir Khalifa Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, who doubles as the national leader of the Tijjaniyya in Nigeria, prayed for the unity of Muslims around the globe and tolerance with believers of other faiths.