President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of prominent Muslim leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
Naijaonpoint reports that Bauchi, who was the head of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood, died on Thursday at the age of 101.
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Tinubu described the Sheikh as a widely respected leader known for his lifelong dedication to teaching, preaching, and guiding his followers.
Tinubu said he was was known for promoting peace, faith, and moral values, and his passing is seen as a major loss to his family, the Muslim community, and the nation as a whole.
The President recalled the personal support and guidance he received from Sheikh Bauchi during the 2023 election period.
He urged followers and the public to honour the cleric’s memory by upholding his teachings, strengthening their relationship with God, and treating others with kindness and compassion.
President Tinubu extended his condolences to the family of Sheikh Bauchi, his followers across Nigeria, and Muslims worldwide, saying that the late cleric’s influence will be remembered for generation.
“Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was a teacher, a father and a voice of moderation and reason. As both a preacher and a notable exegete of the Holy Quran, he was an advocate of peace and piety. His death has created a huge void,” the President said.
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