According to the report, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, in honour of the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
The President announced the decision on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the cleric
at his residence in Bauchi. According to Tinubu, the renaming is meant to immortalise the late scholar in recognition of his outstanding contributions to humanity, Islamic scholarship, and the promotion of peace.
“From today onward, I announce this change of name to immortalise him. The Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, will from today be known as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University. May God bless his memory,” the President said.
Describing the cleric’s passing as a great national loss, Tinubu noted that Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi lived a life defined by humility, selfless service, and unwavering dedication to Islam and peaceful coexistence.
Responding on behalf of the family, the eldest son of the late cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Usman Bauchi, expressed gratitude to the President for the condolence visit, prayers, and the honour accorded to their father. He also thanked Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, for his continued support to the family.
Governor Mohammed, in his remarks, thanked President Tinubu for honouring both the family and the people of Bauchi State, describing the gesture as a fitting recognition of the late scholar’s enduring legacy.
The President was accompanied on the visit by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni; and Seyi Tinubu, among other top government officials.
Tinubu arrived at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, at about 4:09 p.m., where he was received with a guard of honour by the Nigerian Air Force. He was welcomed by Governor Bala Mohammed; Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang; the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; and the Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba.
The condolence visit formed part of the President’s engagements to commiserate with the family and followers of the late Islamic scholar, whose influence spanned decades across Nigeria and beyond. President Tinubu prayed for Allah’s mercy upon Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi and for his admission into Jannatul Firdaus, while also praying for strength for the family and the people of Bauchi State.
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