The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) on Thursday announced the death of Malam Yazid Rafindadi, the Pro-Chancellor of the institution.
Dr Fola Olowoleni, the Registrar of the university and Secretary to the Council, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin.
“This is to formally notify you of the demise of our beloved Council Chairman, Malam Abidu Rafindadi Yazid, OON, which sad event occurred at the early hours of Thursday, September 22.
“We pray God for the repose of his soul and God to grant him etemal rest. May God forgive his shortcomings and admit him into aljanah firdaus.
“The University community condoles with the family, emirate, Katsina State Government and the entire people of Katsina.
“We pray God to grant everyone the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement read in part. (NAN)