November 28, (THEWILL) — Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has expressed deep shock over the passing of the renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
The Governor described the late cleric as a dedicated scholar who devoted his entire life to Islamic knowledge and scholarship, not only in Nigeria but across the globe.
In a statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, further stated that Aliyu also noted that the death of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi is a great loss not only to his family and the people of Bauchi State, but also to Nigeria and the Muslim world at large.
The governor noted that the late Dahiru sacrificed his lifetime to Islamic propagation, especially in promoting Qur’anic memorisation among children.
“The late scholar also made significant contributions towards strengthening Nigeria’s unity and promoting peaceful coexistence across the country”, Aliyu added.
Governor Aliyu further stated that the demise of the revered scholar has created a vacuum too difficult to fill, considering his decades of service to Islam and the Muslim Ummah.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the late cleric, accept his good deeds, and grant him the highest place in Jannatul Firdaus. He also prayed that Allah comfort his family and grant them the strength to bear the loss.
“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Sokoto State, Governor Aliyu extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Bauchi State, as well as the immediate family of the late scholar.”
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