Rename KUST Wudil after Bashir Tofa – CSOs urge Ganduje
POLITICS DIGEST- The Kano Civil Society Forum, an umbrella body of civil society organizations operating in the State has appealed to Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to immortalize late Bashir Othman Tofa by naming Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil after him, as a mark of respect and recognition of his enormous contributions to the state and Nigeria during his lifetime.
Solacebase reports that Bashir Othman Tofa, a former Presidential candidate in aborted third republic, in 1993 died in the early hours of Monday, after a protracted illness, at Aminu Kano Teaching hospital
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The forum made the appeal in an open condolence letter addressed to the state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and jointly signed by its President, Comrade Ibrahim A. Waiya and General Secretary Mr. Peter Hassan Tijjani. ‘’We have acknowledged the contribution of Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa to the development of humanity during his lifetime, as distinguished politician of note, and successful businessman of great repute at state, national and International levels,’’ said the letter.
‘’He was a prolific writer, erudite and true nationalist, who had gotten a number of publications to his credit.’’
‘’Bashir Othman Tofa, who was the Presidential candidate under the platform of NRC, in 1993, was since then in active services to humanity in the areas of educational support to vulnerable and orphans, advocating for peaceful co – existence, unity, ideals and best practices of true democracy for the betterment of citizenry and development in the country.’’
‘’It is our firm belief that the death of Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa, was indeed another great loss of the rare breed of a distinguished personality. Although he lived a fulfilled life, Nigeria is certainly in need of his services, especially at this critical time when the country is passing through enormous challenges around unity, peace, national integration and political stability.’’
‘’We therefore pray to Almighty Allah to grant his soul infinite mercy, eternal peace and rest and grant him Jannatul-Firdaus, and provide for the family, friends and associates, as well as the good people of Kano the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.’’