The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Gashua (FUGA), Professor Maimuna Waziri, on behalf of the Senate, management, staff, and students of the University has joined thousands of dignitaries within and outside the state to condole with the family, Yobe State government and the good people of Tikau Emirate over the death of the Emir of Tikau, late Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar Ibn Grema.
In a statement made available to newsmen by Adamu Saleh, the Head of Information and Protocol said that the Emir died on Friday, 11th May 2024 at the Specialist Hospital Potiskum after a brief illness.
In a condolence message delivered by the Vice-Chancellor, she described the late Emir as an elder statesman who played a crucial role in promoting peace, development, and education in Yobe State; stressing that the death of the Emir was a colossal loss to the good people of Yobe State and Nigeria at large.
Professor Maimuna Waziri said the deceased was a great leader and father to all. He contributed immensely to peace, development, and education in the state.
“The late Emir was one of those personalities who showed great concern for the development of our university, May Allah in His Infinite mercy overlook his shortcomings and reward him with Jannatul Firdausi, Amin Ya Allah.”
“On behalf of the Senate, Management, Staff, and students, of Federal University Gashua, I wish to convey our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Government and People of Yobe State. May Allah SWT accept his good deeds, forgive his sins, and make Jannah his final abode”.
