By Emmanuel Kwada
A devastating motor accident has claimed the lives of three children of Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba, the former provost of the American University of Nigeria (AUN). The tragic incident, which occurred last night in Abuja, has left the academic community and the nation in mourning.
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, who founded AUN, expressed his deep sorrow over the loss. In a heartfelt statement, he said, “It is with a heavy heart that I condole with the family of Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba, former provost of the American University of Nigeria, on the loss of three children in a ghastly motor accident last night.” He added, “It is my wish that we put the family in our prayers at this difficult time, for Allah to comfort them and accept the return of the departed souls. Amin.”
Professor Baba, a respected academic and administrator, previously served as the provost of AUN, an institution renowned as Africa’s first development university.
It is my wish that we put the family in our prayers at this difficult time, for Allah to comfort them and accept the return of the departed souls
The burial has since took place today according to Islamic injunctions and Mourners continue to send in their condolences messages across the country.
The loss of his children has sparked an outpouring of condolences from colleagues, students, and the wider community, who are rallying to support the grieving family during this unimaginable tragedy.
