Northern govs condole Gov Radda over mother’s demise
The Northern States Governors have conveyed heartfelt condolences to Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, who died last night at the age of 93. In a condolence message, on behalf of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), Chairman of the forum and Governor of […]
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The Northern States Governors have conveyed heartfelt condolences to Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, who died last night at the age of 93.
In a condolence message, on behalf of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, described the late Hajiya Safara’u as an upright mother and family pillar, who lived a fulfilled life characterised by devotion to Allah and service to humanity.
In the statement issued by his spokesman, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the governor stated that the matriarch died at a time her elderly and motherly counsel and wisdom were needed by her children and grandchildren as well as the present crop of leaders.
“We must take solace in the fact that Hajiya left behind a lasting legacy through her children and exemplary life which we would continue to cherish,” he said.
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Governor Yahaya urged Governor Dikko Radda and other members of his family to uphold and carry forward the legacies of integrity and good character left by their late mother.
He also extended the condolences of the government and people of Gombe State over the sad event and prayed Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljannat Firdaus.