President Bola Tinubu has approved a new name for the Federal University of Medical Sciences in Azare, Bauchi State, in honour of the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. The decision was made during the President’s condolence visit to the scholar’s family at his residence in Bauchi.
The university will now be known as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University. The President said the action was taken to keep alive the memory of the cleric and to recognise his lifelong service to religion, peace, and humanity. He described the death of the scholar as a loss felt across the country and noted that the cleric lived a life marked by humility and service to others.
During the visit, Tinubu offered prayers for the late scholar and asked God to grant comfort to his family, followers, and the people of Bauchi State. He also urged Nigerians to continue working toward peace and unity.
Speaking for the family, the eldest son of the late cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Usman Bauchi, expressed gratitude to the President for the visit, prayers, and the honour given to his father. He also thanked Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed for standing by the family.
Governor Mohammed welcomed the President’s action, saying the renaming of the university reflects the lasting impact of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s teachings and influence in Nigeria and beyond.
The President arrived in Bauchi in the afternoon and was received at the airport by state governors, ministers, and other senior government officials. He was accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, and other top aides. The visit formed part of efforts to sympathise with the family and followers of the late scholar, whose work shaped Islamic learning for decades.