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<p>Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has announced the passing of Professor Hafizu Miko Yakasai, a revered academic and newly appointed pioneer Provost of the institution’s College of Humanities. The announcement, made on Thursday, September 4, 2025, has sent waves of grief across the academic community and beyond.</p><div class="0DuetFe5" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>In an official statement released by Nura Sabon Sara, Head of Digital Media at BUK, the university expressed profound sorrow over the loss of Professor Miko, describing him as “a distinguished scholar, devoted intellectual, and senior academic.” The statement highlighted his lifelong dedication to the advancement of knowledge, particularly in the field of Nigerian languages and the Humanities.</p>
<p>“Professor Miko made invaluable contributions to the study of Nigerian languages and the Humanities. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come,” Sabon Sara noted, emphasizing the depth of his impact on both scholarship and institutional development.</p>
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<p>Professor Miko had only recently been appointed as the pioneer Provost of BUK’s newly established College of Humanities, a role that underscored his stature within the academic community and his commitment to shaping the future of liberal arts education in Nigeria. His appointment was widely celebrated as a fitting recognition of his decades of service and intellectual leadership.</p><div class="cqcmhZFt" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>The university community, including the Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Council, Senate, Congregation, staff, and students, has extended heartfelt condolences to Professor Miko’s immediate family, friends, and the wider community he served. “We mourn not only the loss of a scholar but of a mentor, a visionary, and a pillar of our academic heritage,” the statement read.</p>
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<p>Professor Miko will be laid to rest today, Friday, September 5, 2025, in accordance with Islamic rites. His passing marks the end of an era for BUK and the broader academic landscape in Nigeria, where he was widely respected for his scholarship, humility, and unwavering dedication to education.</p>
<p>As tributes continue to pour in, BUK has pledged to honor his memory through continued commitment to the values he championed academic excellence, cultural preservation, and intellectual integrity.</p>
<p>May his soul rest in perfect peace.</p>
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