By joshua 
In Memory of My Brother, Bldr Dr. Shehu Ibrahim Abubakar Abdulqadir, Late Deputy Rector, Federal Polytechnic Bida.
Your departure has left a deep, unfillable void—like losing a part of my own soul. When the news of your passing reached me in the early hours of January 1, 2026, a wave of grief washed over me, leaving a permanent scar on my heart.
Our paths first crossed in 1982 at Government Science College, Kagara, where we shared a hostel, a friendship that quickly blossomed into brotherhood. From those early days in Form 3 and Form 2, we grew together—through my years in Local Government service, after my OND, and HND, you have already started a lecturing career at Federal Polytechnic Bida, and your relentless pursuit of knowledge at FUT Minna and Malaysia and Finally as Deputy Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Bida
I still hear your laughter, feel the warmth of your jokes, and recall the countless nights we spent talking until dawn. You were more than a confidant; you were my rock, my guide, the person who could lift anyone’s spirit with a single word. Your kindness was boundless, your generosity legendary. People didn’t approach you for help and leave empty‑handed—you gave the last you had, and you did it with a smile.
Your honesty was unwavering. You would tell me the truth even when it hurts, because you cared enough to see me grow. I remember when you visited me in Malaysia during your PhD, bringing a fellow lecturer from Bida, Late Dr Umar Mohammed Saganuwan, an equally humble and upright gentleman too and the pride you felt when I was appointed a Commissioner in Kogi State. You never asked for anything; you only and always asked how I was doing, how the office was faring, and reminded me to stay humble and thorough in all I do.
Your counsel echoed with wisdom: _“Don’t follow eye‑service. Public office is a Trust. Allah is watching, wherever you are and whatever you do. Be loyal, be thorough, because one day we will all give account.”_ Those words still guide me.
Dr. Shehu, you were a gentleman, a lover of peace, a devout Muslim, and a true humanitarian. You never discriminated, you never turned anyone away, and you lived a life of extraordinary compassion.
Though you have left this world, your spirit lives on in every life you touched. We will meet again in Al‑Jannah, Insha’Allah.
May Allah grant you Jannah, comfort your family, and bless the countless hearts you have healed.
Your brother, friend, Engr. Yahaya MD Farouk, FNSE, FNICE Kogi State Commissioner For Water Resources.