President Buhari Mourns the Passing of Former UniAbuja VC, Prof. Yaqub
President Muhammadu Buhari is grieving the loss of the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Nuhu Yaqub, who also served as the Vice Chancellor of Sokoto University. Prof. Yaqub passed away at the age of 74 last week Saturday, leaving behind a legacy of intellectual greatness that has deeply impacted the nation.
A Towering Intellectual Giant
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, President Buhari expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire nation over the death of Prof. Nuhu Omeiza Yaqub, OFR. The President described the late professor as a “towering intellectual giant” whose contributions to academia and public policy will be remembered for years to come.
A Legacy of Excellence
President Buhari paid tribute to Prof. Yaqub’s remarkable career as a Professor of political science and his pioneering role as the Vice Chancellor of the Sokoto State University. He highlighted the indelible mark that Prof. Yaqub has left on the nation’s intellectual landscape through his dedication to teaching and research.
“I have known him for many years as a towering scholar whose knowledge, passion, and insights on public policy were taken very seriously by serious administrators. He was a scholar par excellence. May Allah grant him Aljannah,” President Buhari expressed in his tribute to the late professor.
A Loss for the Nation
The passing of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub marks a significant loss for the academic community and the nation as a whole. His contributions to education and public policy have shaped the minds of many and his absence will be deeply felt. As we mourn his departure, let us remember the legacy of excellence and dedication that he has left behind.
In the memory of Prof. Yaqub, let us strive for intellectual greatness and continue to uphold the values of knowledge, passion, and dedication in all that we do. May his soul rest in peace.
