Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, has expressed his deep condolences over the passing of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub, Chairman of the Institute’s Academic Advisory Board, who died on Saturday, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
In a personally signed statement, Prof. Sulaiman described Prof. Yaqub’s demise as shocking and devastating.
He paid tribute to the late academic, a former Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University and the University of Abuja, describing him as a renowned scholar who played a pivotal role in advancing education and research in Nigeria.
The DG noted that Prof. Yaqub’s dedication and expertise had left an indelible mark on the intellectual development of the nation, influencing countless students and policymakers.
Prof. Sulaiman lamented that the accomplished scholar and political scientist exited the stage at a time when his vast experience and knowledge would have been invaluable, describing the loss as a personal one and adding that Kogi State has lost an illustrious academic.
Prof. Sulaiman expressed his condolences to the family of Prof. Yaqub, including his wife, children, and the government and people of Kogi State, as well as academic institutions and university communities nationwide.
He prayed for God to grant the deceased eternal rest and to give his loved ones and colleagues the strength to bear their loss.
Signed:
Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman
Director General, NILDS
