Northern CAN mourns Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, urges peace and interfaith unity
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Islamic scholar The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, describing it as a major spiritual and moral loss to the nation. Sheikh Bauchi, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98, was widely recognized for promoting peace, humility, and mutual respect across religious lines.
In a condolence statement issued in Kaduna, Rev. Joseph Hayab, Chairman of Northern CAN, praised the late scholar’s dedication to Qur’anic education and moral discipline, noting that his influence shaped generations of students and fostered social harmony in the North.
Hayab said Sheikh Bauchi’s death is a reminder of the need to uphold values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence amid rising religious divisions and insecurity. He called on Nigerians to reaffirm their commitment to national cohesion and encouraged interfaith dialogue between Muslim and Christian communities.
The CAN leader extended condolences to Sheikh Bauchi’s family, the Tijjaniyya movement, the Bauchi Emirate, and the wider Muslim Ummah, praying for comfort for all who are grieving.
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, describing it as a major spiritual and moral loss to the nation. Sheikh Bauchi, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98, was widely recognized for promoting peace, humility, and mutual respect across religious lines.
In a condolence statement issued in Kaduna, Rev. Joseph Hayab, Chairman of Northern CAN, praised the late scholar’s dedication to Qur’anic education and moral discipline, noting that his influence shaped generations of students and fostered social harmony in the North.
Hayab said Sheikh Bauchi’s death is a reminder of the need to uphold values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence amid rising religious divisions and insecurity. He called on Nigerians to reaffirm their commitment to national cohesion and encouraged interfaith dialogue between Muslim and Christian communities.
The CAN leader extended condolences to Sheikh Bauchi’s family, the Tijjaniyya movement, the Bauchi Emirate, and the wider Muslim Ummah, praying for comfort for all who are grieving.
