Kogiflame
Former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, has paid tribute to the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing him as an upright, God-fearing, compassionate, and peace-loving statesman whose life was wholly dedicated to the service of Allah and humanity.
Speaking in Hausa on Wednesday in Bauchi State, during the three-day prayer session organised in honour of the departed cleric, Bello recalled with deep emotion his long-standing relationship and personal bond with Sheikh Dahiru.
He noted that throughout his tenure as governor, he had the privilege of hosting the revered scholar in Kogi State on more than two occasions.
According to him, Sheikh Dahiru consistently prayed for the peace, unity, and progress of Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole, offering spiritual counsel and guidance that transcended ethnic, religious, and political boundaries until his passing.
Bello emphasised that the late Sheikh’s teachings were firmly rooted in the promotion of peaceful coexistence, compassion for the less privileged, moral uprightness, and strict adherence to Islamic principles anchored on love and tolerance.
He described the loss as not only a monumental one to the Muslim Ummah, but also to the entire nation, which benefitted from Sheikh Dahiru’s enduring advocacy for harmony, stability, and mutual respect.
The former governor, who attended the solemn gathering alongside Senator Abubakar Ohere, Abubakar Rajab, his former Deputy Chief of Staff, Isah Omade, Sheikh Abdulkudus, and other distinguished guests, was warmly received by the Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, His Excellency, Mohammed Auwal Jatau, on behalf of the Bauchi State Government.
Also speaking at the event, the Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Dr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, urged the Muslim faithful to emulate the timeless virtues exemplified by the late Sheikh Dahiru. He described the departed cleric as a man of immense compassion whose life and teachings embodied the true essence of Islam which is peace, love, humility, and service to humanity.
The Emir stressed that Sheikh Dahiru’s commitment to preaching Islam through wisdom and tolerance remained a lasting legacy worthy of continuous reflection and imitation.
Following the prayer session, former Governor Bello received a number of prominent northern leaders and stakeholders at his lodge, including Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Senator Adamu Aliero, and other eminent personalities who were also in Bauchi to offer their condolences to the family, followers, and associates of the late Sheikh, as well as to the government and people of Bauchi State.
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi passed on, at the age of 98, on the 27th of November , 2025.
