The president, Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed sadness over the death of Alhaji Sani Bagiwa Idris, former pro-chancellor and chairman of council, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State.
In a statement by special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari said Alhaji Idris served the Katsina State Government at various times as Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Special Duties and Higher Education with diligence.
“At the Federal level, he equally served as Interim Administrator, National Primary Education, where he left a strong imprint as an advocate of Universal Basic Education, which provides free primary and secondary education for all.
“The President prays for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed and offers heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the government and people of Katsina State.”