Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui

Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui
Sindhi: نثار احمد صديقي
SI
Born
Piryaloi, Khairpur Sindh
Died22 June 2020 (76 years old)
while hospitalized in Karachi
NationalityPakistani
Occupation(s)Educationist, Reformer
Known forFounding Vice Chancellor Sukkur IBA University, Ex-Deputy Commissioner Sukkur
AwardsSitara-i-Imtiaz twice
Academic background
Education
Alma mater
Academic work
Notable worksSukkur IBA University SIBA Testing Services (STS)

Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui (Sindhi: نثار احمد صديقي) was a renowned Pakistani academic, educationist, reformer, founding vice chancellor of Sukkur IBA University & former bureaucrat from Sindh, Pakistan.[1][2]

Education

Mr. Siddiqui obtained master's degree in Economics from University of Sindh Jamshoro. He also obtained master's degree in Education from University of Sindh Jamshoro. He went to the US in 1987 and did MBA in Finance from Boston University .[3]

Career

At the beginning, Mr. Siddiqui was a school teacher taught Mathematics, Economics and English language. He then qualified the Competitive Examination of Central Superior Services with flying colors and started his career as a Civil Servant in the Government of Pakistan. He served as Deputy Commissioner of the District, Commissioner of the Division and Home Secretary.[4] Prof. Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui was elected as the New President of Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA) for 2019–2021, at the 15th General Assembly of AMDISA held on 30 October 2019 at Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka.[5][6][7]

Legacy

Prof. Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui remain highly respected for his services in education sector of Pakistan. He was called "Modern Day Of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan".[8][9] The landmark motto of "Merit, Quality, Excellence in Education" was served by Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui in whole Pakistan by founding the Sukkur IBA University in 1994.The institute acquired the status of university in 2017 and he became the founding vice chancellor of university. He also devised the concept of community colleges in Pakistan. In recognition of his valuable services for the education of Pakistan, Government of Pakistan has bestowed him with highest civilian award Sitara-i-Imtiaz [10][11]

Death

Nisar Siddiqui died from COVID-19 at a private hospital in Karachi on 22 June 2020.[12] He was buried in the premises of Sukkur IBA University.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Educationist Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui passes away at 76". The Express Tribune. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  2. ^ "VC Sukkur IBA Nisar Siddiqui dies at 76". The Nation. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Eminent educationist Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui passes away at 76". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Sukkur IBA Vice-Chancellor Nisar Siddiqui passes away | SAMAA". Samaa TV. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Executive board of AMDISA". www.amdisa.org. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  6. ^ Amdisa (December 2019). "15th AMDISA General Assembly 30th October, 2019 at Colombo, Sri Lanka". Amdisa Newsletter – Volume 57.
  7. ^ "Change and a school teacher". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  8. ^ "Renowned educationist Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui passes away". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Sir Syed Ahmed Khan of Sindh". The Nation. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  10. ^ Pakistan & Gulf Economist. Economist Publications. July 2004.
  11. ^ Khan, Zara (22 June 2020). "Renowned Educationist and Founder of IBA Sukkur, Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui passes away". Mashable Pakistan. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  12. ^ Prominent educationist Nisar Ahmed Siddiqui passes away