Bilbis said the Usmanu Danfodiyo University community would deeply miss the late Sa’idu.
By Jeffrey Agbo
The remains of the late Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) on Research and Innovation at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Prof. Yusuf Sa’idu, have been buried.
Sa’idu and his driver were shot dead on Monday at Kucheri Village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara while travelling to attend an official assignment in Kaduna from Sokoto.
The funeral prayer was conducted on Tuesday at the Hassan Dan Ma’azu Jumu’at Mosque in Runjin Sambo area in Sokoto metropolis.
The prayer was led by Chief Imam, Muhammad Zakariyya and was attended by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lawal Bilbis, Registrar Nururadden Dankingari, among others.
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The incident threw the university community into mourning as the vice-chancellor described the deceased as a distinguished leader, a passionate researcher and a dedicated educator who made significant contributions to the university.
Bilbis said the Usmanu Danfodiyo University community would deeply miss the late Sa’idu saying, “Prof. Saidu’s leadership was instrumental in advancing research initiatives and enhancing a culture of innovation across the institution.
“His exceptional commitment to academic excellence serves as an inspiration to us all, being completed gentleman with excellent human relations and supporting people.
“The University extends its heartfelt condolences to Prof. Saidu’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched. We pray Allah SWT grants him Jannatul firdaus.”