Adefioye Iyunade
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, has sympathised with the family of Alhaji Shehu Idris CFR, Chancellor of the University, who died on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at the age of 84.
The Vice-Chancellor in a statement by the Head, Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob, on Sunday in Abuja said, “We are indeed proud of his great and superb achievements as the first-rate Emir of modern Zaria.”
Na’Allah said, “On behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Staff, and Students of the University of Abuja, we condole with the Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the Zazzau Emirate Council, the entire people of Kaduna State, and Nigerians, on this terrible loss.”
He described the death of the Chancellor, who was also the Emir of Zazzau, as a rude shock, especially at the moment that the institution needs his counsel most.
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“The late Emir will always be remembered as a dutiful, very resourceful and committed individual, who believed in the development of education, particularly of our dear university, the University for National Unity.
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“During his years of service as our Chancellor, he worked incredibly hard to draw federal and private supports to the university.
“His total support and contributions, quality advice, and superior leadership as our Chancellor of many years will remain indelible.
“His demonstration of unequal forthrightness, commitment, and accountability, transparency, and enthusiasm for the growth and development of the country should be emulated by our leaders and well-meaning Nigerians.
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“We are glad that he remained a worthy and accomplished leader until his death.
“I pray that Allah in his infinite mercies, reward him abundantly and give the family the fortitude to bear this great loss,” he said.
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