Bandits kill NOUN Bursar along Gusau road
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has announced the death of the Bursar the University, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, who was shot to death along Gusau road in Zamfara on Sunday.
The Registrar and Secretary to NOUN Council, Oladipo Adetayo Ajayi, said in a statement that Marafa’s sudden demise is a profound loss to the University community.
“Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa was a dedicated and committed staff member of the University who served the institution meritoriously and occupied various positions of responsibility and authority during his career.
“He was appointed Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria in September 2022, a position he assumed with a strong sense of duty and commitment to the advancement of the University.
“His sudden demise is a profound loss to the University community. The entire University community mourns the passing of a distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family,” the statement added.
The University extended its deepest condolences to his immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues and all those who mourn this monumental loss.
“We pray that the Almighty Allah grants the family and the entire University community the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“Further information concerning the burial arrangements will be communicated as soon as details are released by the family.
“May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus, and grant his family, friends, colleagues and the entire University community the strength to bear this painful loss,” it stated.
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