President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University.
The President announced the decision on Saturday during a condolence visit to Bauchi State to pay tribute to the late Islamic cleric, whom he described as a “national conscience” and a pillar of moral leadership.
Highlighting the cleric’s immense legacy, the President characterized Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi as a man whose life was a testament to his love for humanity. He noted that the scholar’s dedication to spreading transformative knowledge and his steadfast commitment to the path of Allah have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s moral fabric.
“From today onward, I announce the change of name to immortalise him from the Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare, to be known as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University,” Tinubu said.
“We all came from the Almighty Allah and we will return to Him. And the best thing for us is to continue to pray for peace, stability of our country, for economic prosperity, development, and to live the values that he left behind.
“May Allah grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus. May God continue to keep all of you safe, keep our country together, give us peace and prosperity.”
The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, lauded the president for the condolence visit, describing it as a mark of deep respect for the late cleric, his family, and the people of the state.
Mohammed noted that Tinubu’s personal visit, after earlier delegating Vice-President Kashim Shettima to attend the burial rites, reflected the president’s affinity for the late Sheikh.
We are really grateful and delighted for this visit,” the governor said.
Bashir Sheikh Dahiru-Bauchi, speaking on behalf of the family, thanked the president for sending a high-level delegation to the funeral prayers and for personally condoling with the family.
After the condolence visit, Tinubu proceeded to the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, from where he departed for Lagos.
