From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
Kano State chapter of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep regret over the passing on of three Kano and Jigawa states prominent citizens: former Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Prof. Ibrahim Halliru Umar, Emir Of Dutse, Dr. Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi and former Special Assistant to the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Kawu Adamu Aliyu.
A Statement signed by Kano ACF Publicity Secretary, Malam Bello Sani Galadanci, and made available to The AUTHORITY on Wednesday, indicated that the Forum is in mourning mood as Jigawa and Kano lose prominent figures.
According to the Statement: “The Arewa Consultative Forum is in mourning mood again.
“The ACF expressed deep sympathy following the death of the Emir of Dutse, Dr Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi, the former Vice- Chancellor of the Bayero University, Professor Emeritus Ibrahim Halliru Umar, and a former Special Assistant to the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Kawu Adamu Aliyu.
“Reacting to their demise, a member of the ACF Board of Trustees, Retired Brigadier- General Halliru Akilu recalled the exemplary leadership offered by the late Emir, who he said always rendered selfless services and stood by his community at all times.
“He noted that the late Chancellor of the Sokoto State University led a life full of many accomplishments including active roles in the protection and promotion of a green environment.
“On Professor Umar, the ACF leader acknowledged his tremendous contribution to the growth and development of the Bayero University and the Federal University of Technology, Minna where he served as Vice Chancellor and Sole Administrator respectively.
“He observed that being the pioneer Director- General of the Nigerian Energy Commission, the late scholar laid its solid foundation creditably. Between 200-2001, late Professor Ibrahim Umar served as Council member, and later elected Chairman, Board of Directors of the International Atomic Energy Agency of the UN.
“General Akilu was also saddened by the demise of Mallam Kawu Adamu, describing him as a member of the society with visible hands in community development.
“He prayed that Allah in His mercy would grant them a place in aljannah, and their families the fortitude to bear the loss.”
