The Registrar of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Jamil Ahmad Salim, has been confirmed dead at the age of 60.
It was gathered that the BUK Registrar died in Kano in the early hours of Wednesday, April 26, after a brief illness.
Salim’s death was confirmed via a statement issued by the BUK Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sagir Abbas.
Abbas stated: “The university management received with shock the news of the sudden death of the Registrar, Malam Jamilu Ahmad Salim, who passed away this morning, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, after a brief illness.
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“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 am today 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,” the BUK VC said.
Salim was first appointed acting Registrar on March 15, 2021, and was confirmed in October 2021.
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