Tinubu sympathises with Katsina gov over mother’s loss
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Abdullateef Fowewe
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Dr Dikko Umaru Radda, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari.
Tinubu, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday, praised the late matriarch, Hajiya Safara’u, for her role in nurturing leaders who excelled in different fields.
He highlighted her integrity and commitment to serving others, values that have had a lasting impact beyond her community.
The President offered prayers for her soul to rest in peace and for her family to find strength and comfort during this time of mourning.
The statement goes over, “President Bola Tinubu condoles with the Katsina State governor, Dr Dikko Umaru Radda, on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari.
“The 93-year-old matriarch died in the late hours of Saturday.
“President Tinubu describes the deceased nonagenarian as a selfless woman who had nurtured generations of leaders who excelled in different endeavours.
“The President says Hajiya Safara’u has left behind a legacy of integrity and community service that has permeated far and near.
“President Tinubu beseeched Almighty Allah to grant her Jannatul Firdaus and comfort her family during this time of grief.”
