President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, the highly respected Islamic scholar and head of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 101.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late religious leader as “a moral compass who dedicated his life to teaching and preaching.”
Tinubu added that Sheikh Bauchi’s passing is an immense loss — not only to his family and disciples, but to the entire country.
President Tinubu recalled the spiritual guidance and support he received from the revered scholar, especially during the period leading up to the 2023 presidential election.
“Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was a teacher, a father and a voice of moderation and reason. As both a preacher and a notable exegete of the Holy Quran, he was an advocate of peace and piety. His death has created a huge void,” the President said.
The President extended heartfelt condolences to the Tijjaniyya community across Nigeria and beyond, urging them to honour the cleric’s memory by upholding the values he espoused.
He called on followers to remain steadfast in their relationship with God, promote peaceful coexistence and show kindness to humanity.
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, widely respected for his scholarship and spiritual influence, spent decades teaching Islamic jurisprudence, mentoring clerics, and providing guidance to millions of followers.
President Tinubu prayed for the repose of his soul and encouraged the nation to draw inspiration from the late cleric’s lifelong commitment to peace, faith, and moral discipline.
