Tinubu mourns El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound condolences to former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma, who passed away in Cairo after a brief illness.

In a heartfelt statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the late Hajiya Umma as a remarkable matriarch whose children and grandchildren have made significant contributions to Nigeria.

“Nasir, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, which happened today in Cairo. As someone who had also lost an old mother, I share in your grief. I understand the depth of your loss,” the president stated.

He added, “Losing a mother is a pain unlike any other. I know that no words can fully ease your sorrow, but I pray that the memories of her love, wisdom, and guidance bring you comfort in the days ahead. I also hope you find strength in the remarkable life she lived and the values she instilled in the entire family.”

Tinubu, drawing on their shared faith, noted: “As firm believers in Allah, we are convinced that she has played her part in this world as laid out for her by the Almighty and has gone back to her maker. I join family, friends, and well-wishers in mourning with you. May Allah grant your dear mother Aljannah Firdaus.”