By Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday renamed the Federal University of Health and Medical Science, Azare, Bauchi State after the renowned Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
The President announced the immortalisation in Bauchi when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late popular scholar Islamic scholar at his Mosque in Bauchi.
The President described the late Cleric as a pillar who spread knowledge and good character across nations.
Tinubu who expressed his condolences to the government, the people and the country, said that the late Sheikh brought impactful knowledge to the people, saying he was a great scholar, a Nigerian conscience that has worked so hard on the path of the Almighty Allah, preaching the work of sermon, the knowledge and the value of honesty and a great character.
“He was kind to both direct or indirect members of the family and he loved the country. We come from Almighty Allah and we shall return to Him. And the best for us is to continue to pray for peace and stability of our country, for economic prosperity and development and live the value that he left behind.”
“May Almighty Allah grant him Aljanah Fridaus. May God continue to keep all of you safe, keep our country together, give us peace and prosperity and good development.”
“From today onward, I will announce the change of name to immortalise him, from the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State. Will from today be known as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University.” The President declared.
Bauch8 State Governor, Bala Mohammed in his remarks applauded the President for the love and show of affinity for the late Sheikh and the people of Bauchi State by sending his ministers, senators from the region and later paid a visit himself to the family.
“Check the memory lane, you will see that Bauchi really loves and I’m glad that the APC (All Progressives Congress) family had not disappointed us. You can see the warm reception from the Airport.” He said.