By Umar Usman Duguri
The Bauchi State Government has called for orderly behaviour as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits the state on Saturday, 20 December, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com
The appeal was made on Friday, 19 December, 2025, via a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Usman Muhammed, Mukhtar Gidado.
According to the statement, President Tinubu is visiting the state on a condolence visit over the death of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dairu Usman Bauchi.
The statement reads, “the Bauchi State Government wishes to inform the general public that His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will be in Bauchi State tomorrow on a condolence visit over the passing of our renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
“In view of this important visit, the State Government appeals to residents to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly, and to fully cooperate with security agencies deployed across the state to ensure a smooth, hitch-free, and peaceful presidential engagement.
“The public is hereby notified that some major routes leading to the Sheikh’s mosque and other key locations will be temporarily closed or diverted from 1 pm to 6pm for traffic control and security reasons. These measures are purely for safety and effective traffic management during the President’s visit.
“Residents are therefore advised to plan their movements accordingly, obey traffic instructions, and avoid restricted areas during the period of the visit.
“The Bauchi State Government regrets any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the public.
“The State Government remains committed to maintaining peace and order while honoring the legacy of the late Islamic scholar, whose life and teachings positively impacted Bauchi State, Nigeria, and the Muslim Ummah at large”.
It would be recalled that the globally respected Sheikh passed away weeks ago and millions of Muslims faithful, Governors, Ministers, scholars and Christians graced his interment based on his contributions to peaceful coexistence and truth gospel of preaching.
