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Ex-Kaduna Governor, El-Rufai Loses Mother
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of a former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has died.
It was learnt that she died in Cairo, Egypt on Friday after a protracted illness.
Her grandson, Bello El-Rufai, announced Hajiya Umma’s demise in a Facebook post.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return.
“I would like to inform the public of the demise of my Grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai who passed away a few hours ago.
“She is the biological mother of our father, Mallam Nasir @elrufai.
“We are grateful for the life she lived and may Allah SWT bless her gentle soul.
“May He bless the soul of the parents we have lost. On behalf of our family, we seek your prayers,” the Member representing Kaduna North in the House of Representatives wrote.
Hajiya Umma had been living with her son in Egypt since he left office in 2023.
Meanwhile, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described Hajiya Umma’s death as a “shocking development”.
In a statement he personally signed, Atiku extended “heartfelt condolences to the @elrufai family and friends and pray that Allah (SWT) accepts her soul and grant her Al-Janna Firdaus”.
He added, “Hajia Umma lived to a prime old age in dignity and service to family and community.
“She was a woman of sound faith and her passing on the day of Jumu’ah is a source of consolation to the family.
“It is my prayer that Allah comforts the family and ease their grief.”
(Daily Sun)
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