Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, after the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, in honour of his lifelong contributions to religious scholarship, peace, and humanity.
The announcement was made on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the cleric at his country home in Bauchi. Tinubu said the decision was taken to ensure that the legacy of the respected scholar remains permanently etched in the nation’s history.
“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,” Tinubu said.
He described the death of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi as a great national loss, noting that the cleric lived a life defined by humility, selfless service, and unwavering dedication to the propagation of Islam and peaceful coexistence.
Tinubu prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the soul of the late scholar and asked that he be granted admission into Jannatul Firdaus.
He also prayed for strength for the family, the government, and the people of Bauchi State to bear the loss, while urging Nigerians to continue to pray for peace and unity across the country.
Responding on behalf of the family, the eldest son of the late cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Usman Bauchi, expressed gratitude to Tinubu for the condolence visit, prayers, and the honour bestowed on their father.
He also thanked Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, for his continued support to the family.
In his remarks, Governor Mohammed thanked Tinubu for honouring both the family of the late scholar and Bauchi State, describing the renaming of the university as recognition of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s enduring legacy and influence.
Tinubu was accompanied on the visit by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, and Seyi Tinubu, among other top 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 Tinubu’s engagements to commiserate with the family and followers of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, whose influence and contributions to Islamic scholarship spanned decades within and outside Nigeria.
