NOUN Mourns Bursar Nasiru Marafa After Fatal Shooting
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the death of its University Bursar, Mallam Nasiru Gusau Marafa, who reportedly died on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after being shot while returning from Gusau, Zamfara State.
The university disclosed the development in an official 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.
According to the statement obtained by this newspaper, Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau. The university, however, did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the incident or identify those responsible.
Marafa was described by NOUN as a dedicated and committed administrator who served the institution meritoriously and held several positions of responsibility throughout his career.
THE NATIONAL LENS gathered that Marafa was appointed Bursar of the National Open University of Nigeria in September 2022, a position in which he was said to have demonstrated a strong commitment to the growth and advancement of the institution.
The university described his death as a profound loss to the NOUN community, mourning him as a distinguished colleague, dedicated administrator and valued member of the university family.
“His sudden demise is a profound loss to the University community,” the statement said.
NOUN extended its condolences to his immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues and others affected by the tragedy, while praying for the strength to bear the loss.
The university said details of his burial arrangements would be communicated once released by the family.
It also prayed that Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus and give his family, friends, colleagues and the entire university community the fortitude to bear the painful loss.
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