THE Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Islamic scholar and global Tijaniyyah spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria, the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, described the late cleric as a scholar of extraordinary depth whose life, teachings and spiritual guidance touched millions across generations.
He said Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi devoted his century-long life to the propagation of Islamic knowledge and made immense contributions to the study and understanding of the Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, and the spiritual traditions of Sufism.
“Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was a scholar of exceptional depth and humility. His mastery of Islamic texts, combined with remarkable spiritual insight, distinguished him as a true guide for Muslims within and beyond Nigeria.
“His teachings enriched countless lives and will continue to illuminate generations to come,” Governor Yahaya said.
He added that the late Tijaniyyah leader played an invaluable role in promoting peace, unity, tolerance and moral discipline values he embodied throughout his life.
“His commitment to nurturing moral and spiritual values helped shape the character of his followers, his children and the Ummah at large. His centenary journey was a testimony to a life lived in service to Allah, to humanity and to the pursuit of righteousness,” he said.
Governor Yahaya extended the condolences of the Northern Governors’ Forum to the family of the deceased, the Tijaniyyah community and the entire Muslim Ummah over what he described as a monumental loss.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the eminent scholar eternal rest and reward his lifetime of devotion with Aljannatul Firdaus.
