Usman Abubakar-Rimi, a Medicine and Surgery final-year student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), who ventured into the food-selling business due to the prolonged ASUU strike, has died.
He reportedly openeed a food outlet Shortly after the strike was declared on February 14, where he sells noodles in the Diplomat area in Sokoto.
Reports says he died recently after a brief illness. The Chairman of 21st Century Enterprenuer Hub, Umar Idris, who is a close associate of the deceased confirmed the news to journalists.
He said Abubakar-Rimi has been buried according to Islamic rites. He described him a humble person and a dedicated student and entrepreneur.
According to Idris, the deceased was Katsina State Coordinator of the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub, and actively participated in coordinating Global Entrepreneurship activities in 2019 and 2020.
May Allah grant him eternal restand jannatu Firdaus his final abode.
