President Tinubu extols legacies of Late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi

By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi 

Nigeria’s President, Sen Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi as a man of great knowledge who impacted humanity through his teachings on integrity, value for honesty and character.

The President  stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi , government and people of the State, on Saturday.

The President expressed his delight in physically visiting the state to condole the family and the people of the state over the irreparable lose, pointing out that the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi left a lasting legacy that will be remembered in generations to come.p

According to him, “It is a great day today to be able to send my Condolence to all of you, the people, government and the public in general. Not just Bauchi alone, but throughput the country.”

He added that, “The late Sheikh brought impactful knowledge to the people, he was a great scholar, a Nigeria conscience that has worked so hard on the path of Almighty Allah, preaching sermons with knowledge and the value of honesty, integrity and a great character ”

Bola Tinubu added that, “He has been kind directly or indirectly to every member of the family, he loves this country Nigeria.We all came from the Almighty Allah and we will all return to him.”

He stressed that, “The best thing is for us to continue to pray for the peace and stability of our country for economic prosperity and development and live the value he left behind.May God continue to keep all of you safe, keep our country together, give us peace and prosperity ”

Also Speaking, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the condolence visit, saying that the president earlier Vice-President, Kashim Shettima with a high powered delegation, including the ministers of the region to condole the government and people of the state which show the love and respect he has for the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.

Bala Mohammed prayed God to bless the president, his family and give him the wisdom and knowledge to lead the nation to greater heights.

Responding on behalf of the family, Sheikh Ibrahim Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, the eldest son of the late Cleric, expressed gratitude to the President for the visit and prayers.

He also thanked Bauchi State Governor Sen. Bala Muhammad for his continued support to the family.

Members of the presidential delegation include Governors of Yobe and Plateau states, representatives of the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives among others.