• Repoter 11
• 30 Oct, 2026

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Muhammad Bashir Tahir, conveyed the university's condolences in a statement issued on Thursday on behalf of the Management, Senate, staff and the entire university community.

Dr. Mulikat was serving at the Faculty of Education, where she made significant contributions to the academic development of the institution. She also previously served as Head of the then Department of Education before its transformation into the Faculty of Education.

Professor Tahir said he received the news of her death with profound shock and sadness, describing the deceased as a dedicated academic, committed colleague and kind-hearted individual who made valuable contributions to the university.

He noted that her dedication to academic service, leadership experience and positive relationships with colleagues and students would remain an enduring part of her legacy.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed solidarity with her family, friends and colleagues, particularly those who had the privilege of working closely with her, during this difficult moment of mourning.

He also prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings, accept her good deeds and grant her Aljannatul Firdaus.

Professor Tahir further prayed for Allah's comfort, strength and fortitude for the bereaved family, friends, colleagues and the entire university community to bear the irreparable loss.

The condolence message was signed by Abdulmumin Kolo Gulani of the Information and Protocol Unit, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Yobe State University, Damaturu, and dated October 29, 2026.