The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed profound sadness over the passing of the distinguished Islamic scholar and global Tijjaniyya spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the revered Sheikh as an exceptional scholar whose life, teachings and spiritual leadership impacted millions across generations.
He noted that Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi dedicated more than a century to the propagation of Islamic knowledge, making remarkable contributions to the understanding of the Holy Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, and the spiritual traditions of Sufism.
“Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was a scholar of immense depth and humility. His mastery of Islamic texts, coupled with his extraordinary spiritual insight, set him apart as a true guide for Muslims within and beyond Nigeria. His teachings enriched countless lives and will continue to illuminate generations,” the governor said.
The NSGF Chairman added that the late Tijjaniyya leader played a crucial role in fostering peace, unity, tolerance, and moral discipline, values he embodied throughout his remarkable life.
“His unwavering commitment to nurturing moral and spiritual values helped shape the character of his followers, his family, and the Ummah at large. His century-long journey stands as a testament to a life devoted to Allah, to humanity, and to the pursuit of righteousness,” he stated.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya extended the condolences of the Northern Governors’ Forum to the bereaved family, the Tijjaniyya community, and the entire Muslim Ummah over this great loss.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the eminent scholar eternal rest and “reward his lifetime of devotion with Aljannat Firdaus.”