Gunmen have reportedly shot dead the Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), in Gusau, the Zamfara State Capital, Nasiru Marafa while returning from Gusau
Penpushing reports that the University Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Ajayi made this known in an official notice, however, did not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff and Students of the National Open University of Nigeria, regrets to announce the sudden and untimely passing of the University Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, which occurred today, Sunday, 6th September 2026’, the statement read
The Registrar and Secretary to Council, described the deceased as a dedicated and committed staff member who served the institution meritoriously and held various positions of responsibility during his career.
Penpushing further reports that the management said Marafa was appointed Bursar of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)in September 2022 and assumed the position with a strong sense of duty and commitment to the advancement of the University.
“The entire University community mourns the passing of a distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family. The institution extended its condolences to his immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues and others mourning his death.
Penpushing also reports that the statement explained that information on the burial arrangements would be communicated after details were released by the family.
The university prayed that Allah would forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus and give his family, friends, colleagues and the entire university community the strength to bear the loss.
Penpushing reports that as at the time of filing this report the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Yazid, was yet to issue any official statement on the sad development.
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