Breaking: Top Northern Governor Declares Friday as Public Holiday, Gives Reason
- Bauchi governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared Friday, November 28, 2025, as a work-free day in the northern state
- In a statement issued by Mukhtar Gidado, his media aide, the governor said the holiday was to respect and honour the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi
- The Islamic scholar's death was announced earlier on Thursday, November 27, and he is expected to be buried according to Islamic rites today, Friday, November 28
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi has declared Friday, November 28, 2025, as a public holiday in the state to honour the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
The burial of the Islamic scholar is scheduled to take place later in the day, in accordance with Islamic rites.
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This was disclosed in a statement by Mukhtar Gidado, the media aide to the governor. The statement said the decision was to allow the workers in the state, students and followers of the late Islamic scholar, as well as the general public, to take part in the funeral of the scholar and pay their last respect to the famous leader of the Tijjaniyyah sect.
Gidado further explained that the government recognised the contribution and impact of the late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. He added that cleric's life and legacy, dedication to Quranic education and Islamic scholarship, his spiritual mentorship, as well as the promotion of peace, moral uprightness and unity across the country and beyond.
Sheikh Bauchi, the leader of Tijaniyyah adherents in Nigeria, died on Wednesday, November 27. He is believed to be 98.
Profile of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
Sheikh Dahiru studied under scholars like Sheikh Tijani Usman Zangon-Bare-bari, Shaykh Abubakar Atiku and Sheikh Abdulqadir Zaria. He received the Tijjaniyyah Tariqah (spiritual path). His father was a Tijani 'muqaddam' (leader) who was authorised on the spiritual path.
Until his death, Dahiru Bauchi was the deputy chair of the fatwa committee of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) in Nigeria.
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Nigerians mourn Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
However, some Nigerians have started mourning the late scholar. Below are some of their comments:
Hammed Abiodun wrote:
"A noble scholar has returned to his Lord. At 98, he spent a lifetime teaching, guiding and benefiting humanity. May Allah forgive him, illuminate his grave and reward him with Jannatul Firdaus. Allahumma ij’alhu min ahlil-jannah. Aameen."
Adetunji Adewola prayed for the Sheikh:
"May Allah forgive him, elevate his ranks, and grant patience to his family and followers."
Bala Usman Alhaji prayed:
"Inna lillahi wa inna illaihi rajiun. May Allah forgive all his shortcomings and grant him Jannah, Amin"
Aliyu Mukkadas commented:
"Innalillahi wa'inna ilaihi raji'un. May his soul rest in peace, and may Al-Qur'an be his saviour and companion."
Read more comments and prayers here:
Nigerian Islamic scholars who died in 2025
Legit.ng earlier reported Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi's death. For decades, the cleric led thousands of disciples and made notable contributions to spiritual development and Islamic scholarship.
Apart from Dahiru, Legit.ng highlights three other Nigerian Islamic leaders who have died in 2025.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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