The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the Federal University of Health Sciences in Azare, Bauchi State, in honour of the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. The decision was made public during the President’s condolence visit to the cleric’s family on Saturday, paying tribute to a figure he described as a “moral compass” for the nation.
Key Points:
- Tinubu praised the late Sheikh’s lifelong dedication to faith, humanity, and national service
- He highlighted the scholar’s teachings on honesty, integrity, and character as influential across generations
- The President was received at Bauchi airport by Governor Bala Mohammed, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and federal ministers
- The delegation included Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate, and House Speaker Tajuddeen Abbas
- The visit is part of Tinubu’s three-state tour, which also included stops in Borno and Lagos
- The renaming memorializes Sheikh Bauchi, who passed away on November 27, 2025
- The university, focused on health sciences, now carries the name of a revered spiritual leader
- The gesture aligns with Tinubu’s emphasis on honouring national icons and promoting unity
Sources: Daily Trust, Daily Post
