Tinubu Renames Federal Medical University Azare After Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, after 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 revered cleric at his residence in Bauchi, describing the gesture as a way of immortalising the scholar’s enduring legacy and contributions to humanity and Islamic scholarship.
“From today onward, I announce this change of name to immortalise him. The Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, will henceforth be known as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University. May God bless his memory,” Tinubu declared.
He described the death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi as a great national loss, noting that the cleric’s life was defined by humility, selfless service, and unwavering commitment to the promotion of Islam, peace, and social harmony.
The President prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the soul of the late scholar and for his admission into Jannatul Firdaus. He also prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved family, as well as the government and people of Bauchi State, urging Nigerians to continue to pray for peace and unity across the country.
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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 bestowed on their father. He also commended Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, for his consistent support to the family.
In his remarks, Governor Mohammed thanked President Tinubu for the gesture, describing it as a fitting recognition of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s lifelong service and lasting impact on religious scholarship and society.
Tinubu was accompanied on the visit by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni; and Seyi Tinubu, alongside other senior government officials.
The President 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 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 and contributions to Islamic education and spiritual leadership spanned decades within Nigeria and beyond.
By PRNigeria
