Mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, popularly known as Hajiya Dada, is dead. Hajiya Dada died on Monday after a protracted illness. She was aged 102. One of her sons, Suleiman Musa-Yar’Adua announced her demise on Monday in Katsina State.
Hajiya Dada left behind many children, grand and great grandchildren. Among her sons is the serving Senator representing Katsina Central Senatorial District, Sen. Abdulaziz Musa-Yar’adua. Her funeral prayer is scheduled to be conducted on Tuesday by 1:30 p.m.
Tinubu mourns Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu on Monday 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, the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said in a statement.
Tinubu 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.
Gov. Radda mourns late President Yar’adua’s mother, Hajiya Dada
Similarly, Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has condoled with Yar’adua’s family over the demise of Hajiya Dada, mother to the late President Umaru Musa-Yar’adua. Hajiya Dada died on Monday evening at the age of 102, after a protracted illness.
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.
The funeral prayer for the deceased would be conducted on Tuesday by 1:30p.m., in Katsina.