Tinubu mourns as Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of late President Yar’adua, dies at 102  

By Salif Atojoko, Abuja/Zubairu Idris, Katsina

Sept. 2, 2024 (NAN)

President Bola Tinubu on Monday commiserated with the Yar’Adua family over the passing of their matriarch, Hajiya Dada.

Hajiya Dada was the mother of the late former President, Alhaji Umaru Yar’Adua, and the late General Shehu Yar’Adua.

The matriarch of the Yar’Adua family passed away on Monday, the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said in a statement.

Tinubu also extended his condolences to Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, the people of Katsina State, and the many lives the late matriarch touched.

“The President mourns Hajiya Dada, yet extols her legacy of compassion, faith, honesty, and good fellowship.

“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased and affirms that the matriarch of the Yar’Adua family will always be remembered for the support, peace, joy and comfort she offered to many,” said Ngelale.

Hajiya Dada died on Monday after a protracted illness, aged 102.

One of her sons, Suleiman Musa-Yar’adua, announced her demise on Monday in Katsina.

Hajiya Dada left behind many children, grand and great grandchildren.

Among her sons is the serving Senator representing Katsina Central Senatorial District, Sen. Abdulaziz Musa-Yar’adua.

Her funeral prayer is scheduled to be conducted on Tuesday by 1:30 p.m .