From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
The management of Bayero University Kano, BUK, has announced the death of its Registrar, Jamil Ahmad Salim.
According to a statement signed by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Sagir Abbas, the deceased died in the early hours of Wednesday in Kano after a brief illness.
The statement reads: “It is with great sadness that Bayero University, Kano announces the passing of its Registrar, Malam Jamilu Ahmad Salim.
“Malam Salim, who was the Registrar of the University for the past four years, was described as a dedicated and hardworking member of staff who contributed immensely to the growth and development of the institution.
“The funeral prayer for the deceased has been scheduled to hold at 10:00 a.m. yesterday at the BUK Central Mosque, New Campus, Kano.
“Malam Salim’s death is a great loss not only to the Bayero University community but to the entire academic community in Nigeria.
“He will be greatly missed for his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the growth and development of the institution.”
Salim, who died at the age of 60, has, since been buried according to Islamic rites at Dandolo cemetery in Kano.
He was first appointed acting registrar on March 15, 2021, and was confirmed in October of the same year.
