President Bola Tinubu and the Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda have commiserated with the Yar’Adua family over the passing of Hajiya Dada.
Hajiya Dada, was the mother of the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua, and the late General Shehu Yar’Adua.
The matriarch of the Yar’Adua family passed away on Monday at age 102.
President Tinubu in a statement on Monday by his spokesman, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, also extended his condolences to Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, the people of Katsina State, and to the many lives the late matriarch touched.
“The President mourns Hajiya Dada, yet extols her legacy of compassion, faith, honesty, and good fellowship.
“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased and affirms that the matriarch of the Yar’Adua family will always be remembered for the support, peace, joy and comfort she offered to many,” said Ngelale.
Similarly, the Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda of has condoled with Yar’adua’s family over the demise of Hajiya Dada, mother to the late President Umaru Musa-Yar’adua.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, made this known to newsmen on Monday in Katsina.
He said, “Upon receiving the news of Hajiya Dada’s demise, Gov. Radda immediately cut short his engagements in Daura and rushed to Katsina to stand in solidarity with the bereaved family during this difficult time.
The CPS said that the governor’s prompt response represents the high esteem and regards for the Yar’adua’s family, considering the significant role members of the family played in the state’s history.
He revealed that the governor was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdullahi Jabiru-Tsauri, and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abdullahi Garba Faskari, among others.
During the visit, Gov. Radda expressed shock over the death.
He further assured the readiness of the of his government to support the family, especially in their moment of grief.