Sooth News is deeply bereaved following the tragic passing of one of its closest allies, Malam Nasiru Marafa Gusau, the Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
Malam Marafa was reportedly attacked and killed on Sunday, August 6,while returning to Abuja after leaving Gusau before Tsafe.
The deceased shared a deep, decades-long bond with the Publisher of Sooth News. Their friendship began during their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year in Ogun State in 1996, where Marafa served in the accounts section of the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu.
Remembered by all who knew him as cool-headed, trustworthy, harmless, and deeply committed to his faith, his passing has left an irreplaceable void.
Sooth News colleagues who attended his funeral today at 18:00 hours described his departure as a monumental loss. In a heartfelt condolence call, our Publisher described it as a “profound and painful loss to us all,” praying that “God grant him a vantage place in Aljannah Firdau”.
A statement released by the NOUN Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Adetayo Ajayi, formally announced the tragic passing.
“According to information available to the University, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau,” the university stated.
Prior to rising to the apex financial position of Bursar, Marafa built a stellar reputation as a committed administrator across various arms of the university. Mourning the devastating loss, the institution noted his irreplaceable impact on campus.
“The entire University community mourns the passing of a distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family,” the text read.
The institution expressed its deepest condolences to his family and friends.
While offering prayers for comfort. Joining the nation in mourning, the management of Sooth News sends its heartfelt condolences to his aged mother, his immediate family, Zamfara State, the NOUN community.
May God grant comfort to the bereaved and mercy to his soul.
