President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma, who passed away on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, after an illness.
Tinubu conveyed his condolences in a statement signed on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The President described the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family as a woman who lived a remarkable life and raised children and grandchildren who have contributed greatly to Nigeria.
Tinubu, who also lost his mother in old age, said he understands the depth of El-Rufai’s loss.
“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.”
The President expressed faith that the deceased had fulfilled her earthly purpose according to divine will.
“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,” Tinubu said.
He joined family, friends, and well-wishers in mourning with El-Rufai, praying that Allah grants the deceased Aljannah Firdaus (the highest level of Paradise in Islamic belief).
El-Rufai served as Governor of Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023 under the All Progressives Congress platform.
He had previously served as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory from 2003 to 2007 under the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo.
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