Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, president of the MAAUN Group of Universities, issued a statement of condolence to General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the Republic of Niger, after the death of the president’s father, Elhadji Tiani Hassane, who died on Thursday, 5 November 2026 in Niamey at the age of 110.
Gwaryo called the centenarian’s passing “a painful loss, not only to the Tiani family but also to the people of Niger Republic and Africa at large,” noting the elder’s long‑standing contributions to family, society and the nation.
He said Elhadji Tiani Hassane’s more‑than‑a‑century life was marked by “nurturing his family and contributing to the moral and social values that shape responsible leadership and nation‑building,” and that the values of discipline, good upbringing, integrity and responsibility he instilled continue to influence Niger’s development through his son, President Tiani.
“Although Elhadji Tiani Hassane lived a fulfilled life at the remarkable age of 110, his passing remains a painful loss to his family and the people of Niger Republic. A father’s greatest legacy is not only the number of years he lives but also the values he instils in his children and the positive impact those values have on society,” Professor Gwarzo said.
On behalf of the MAAUN Group of Universities and his own family, Gwarzo expressed his deepest sympathies to President Tiani, the wider Tiani family, and the government and people of Niger. He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds, grant him eternal rest, and to give President Tiani and his relatives the strength and patience to bear the loss.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>