A revered Islamic scholar and leader of the Tijjaniyya order, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, is dead.
The cleric died early Thursday at the age of 102.
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, described his death as a profound national loss and praised the Sheikh’s lifelong commitment to peace, tolerance, and interfaith harmony.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, Governor Mohammed extended condolences to the Sheikh’s family, followers, students, and the wider Muslim community.
“Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi was a towering figure in Islamic scholarship. He embodied deep faith, humility, and wisdom throughout his remarkable life,” the governor said.
He noted that the Sheikh devoted his life to propagating Islam, teaching the Qur’an, and uplifting communities spiritually and morally.
The statement added that the Sheikh’s schools and learning centres produced thousands of Qur’an memorisers who later spread Islamic knowledge across Africa.
The governor said the cleric’s contributions to theology, jurisprudence, and Islamic history left an enduring impact on society.