Tijaniyya Leaders Mourn Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, Pray For Tinubu

The Supreme Council of Tijaniyya Worldwide has condoled with President Bola Tinubu over the passing of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the former leader of the Tijaniyya Islamic organisation in Nigeria.

The delegation of the council, from Algeria, Nigeria and Senegal, representing over 400 million members of the organisation worldwide, also included members of the Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Foundation led by Khalifa-Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Sunday Dare, the Khalifa of Tijaniyya from Algeria, Sheikh Ali Bin Arabi, delivered the condolence message to the Nigerian leader at the State House, Abuja.
Sheikh Ali Bin Arabi, who acknowledged the relationship as well as social and economic similarities between Nigeria and Algeria, said, “We will continue to pray for the sustenance of the spiritual relationship between Nigeria and Algeria.

He prayed for “peace and love in Nigeria, physical and spiritual health” of President Tinubu.

In his response, President Tinubu thanked the delegation for the condolence visit. He said: “We miss our father, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. He was a beloved father and a great leader.

President Tinubu commended the Tijaniyya Movement for its spiritual activities.

“I respect you for what you are doing for Islam across Africa and the whole world. May God continue to guide you.”

Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi passed away on November 26, 2025, at 98.