The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff and Students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has announced the sudden and untimely passing of the University Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, which occurred today, Sunday, 6th September 2026.

This medium gathered that the Bursar was killed by the ravaging bandits along Tsafe/Funtua highway while heading to Abuja on officíal duty on Sunday, which was made available to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital on Tuesday.

“According to information available to the University, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau.

“Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa was a dedicated and committed staff member of the University who served the institution meritoriously and occupied various positions of responsibility and authority during his career”

He was appointed Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria in September 2022, a position he assumed with a strong sense of duty and commitment to the advancement of the University.

“His sudden demise is a profound loss to the University community. The entire University community mourns the passing of a distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the NOUN family

At this period of grief, the University extends its deepest condolences to his immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues and all those who mourn this monumental loss. We pray that the Almighty Allah grants the family and the entire University community the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

“Further  information concerning the burial arrangements will be communicated as soon as details are released by the family.

May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus, and grant his family, friends, colleagues and the entire University community the strength to bear this painful loss.”