Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has attended the funeral of Late Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, the mother of Jigawa State Governor Danmodi at her hometown in Kafin Hausa today.
This was contained in a statement issued by Governor’s spokesman Sanusi Bature Dawakin on Wednesday, saying her death shocked Governor Yusuf abruptly.
The statement expressed the governor’s sincerest condolences to Governor Umar Namadi and the entire family for her loss.
Governor Yusuf described Late Hajiya Maryam as a caring mother who dedicated her life in supporting humanity.
The governor prayed to God Almighty to admit her into the Highest Paradise and give the family the fortitude to bear this great loss.
The Governor led government officials to Kafin Hausa, the hometown community of the Governor where late Hajiya Maryam Namadi was laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
Governor Yusuf was received by Jigawa State Deputy Governor, Engr. Aminu Usman Umar during the condolence visit.
