By Our Reporter
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the sudden death of its Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, who was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State.
The university disclosed this in a statement signed by its Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladipo Adetayo Ajayi, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Governing Council, Management, Senate, staff and students of the institution.
According to the statement, Marafa’s death occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The university said information available to it indicated that the deceased was shot while returning from Gusau, although it did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Marafa was described as a dedicated and committed staff member who served NOUN meritoriously and held various positions of responsibility during his career.
The statement noted that he was appointed Bursar of the university in September 2026 and assumed the position with a strong sense of duty and commitment to the advancement of the institution.
“His sudden demise is a profound loss to the University community,” the statement said, describing him as a “distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family.”
The university extended its condolences to Marafa’s immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues and others mourning his death, while praying to Almighty Allah to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
NOUN said further information on the burial arrangements would be communicated once details were released by the family.
The university also prayed that Allah forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus, while asking for strength for his family and the wider university community.
