Buhari mourns Idris, former pro-chancellor FUNAAB

By YINUSA ABUBAKAR

President Muhammadu Buhari mourns the passing of Alhaji Sani Bagiwa Idris, former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State.

 

A chemist by training, Alhaji Idris served the Katsina State Government at various times as Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Special Duties and Higher Education.

 

At the Federal level, he equally served as Interim Administrator, National Primary Education, where he left a strong imprint as an advocate of Universal Basic Education, which provides free primary and secondary education for all.

 

The President prays for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed and offers heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the government and people of Katsina State.