The traditional ruler stated this in an interview on Thursday in Minna in a felicitation message to Gowon ahead of his 90th birthday on Saturday.
The residents of the emirate resorted to special prayers seeking divine intervention from God over an imminent drought due to the lack of steady rainfall in the area.
The Sarkin Dawakin Nupe expressed confidence that the federation would soon become a leading force in horse racing in Africa.
The Etsu Nupe advised the people of his emirate to always monitor the movements of their children to check drug abuse rampant among youths.
He also extolled the federal government’s laudable initiative towards achieving safer schools in Nigeria.
Mr Abubakar reminded the Muslims of the need to be selfless in service to God and humanity.
The Etsu Nupe expressed sadness over the decay in public schools.
The AIG made the call when he visited the emir in his palace on Thursday in Katsina.
The AIG reiterated his full support to the PCRC, saying that his doors were always open for the committee’s executives and other members.
The Sultan gave the assurance during the annual JNI Central Council Conference in Minna on Monday.
