Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state has narrated how his mother and son passed away within a week.
On Sunday, December 29, he remarked that his son, Abdulwahab, and mother, Hajiya Maryam, died about a week after he gave out the hand of his daughter, Fatiha, in marriage.
Jigawa gov loses son, mother in one week
Legit.ng reported that Governor Namadi lost his eldest son, aged 24, in a road crash barely 24 hours after his mother died of an illness.
Northern govs mourn
Governor Namadi spoke on Sunday, when he received the governor of Gombe state and chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Yahaya.
As reported by The Punch, Yahaya led a delegation on a condolence visit to Kafin Hausa town in Jigawa state, to sympathise with Namadi.
In his remarks, Governor Namadi thanked his Gombe counterpart for standing by him and noted that Yahaya was also at his daughter’s wedding, a week before the tragic incidents, The Punch reported.
“Your Excellency, just a week ago, you were in Jigawa State to attend my daughter’s wedding Fatiha, and now you are here again to sympathise with us over the tragic losses of our mother and son. This demonstrates your love for us and exceptional leadership style. We cannot thank you enough, Your Excellency,” Namadi said.
Northern govs mourns death of Umar Namadi’s son
Reacting, Yahaya urged Namadi to take solace in God, describing Namadi’s experience as an extraordinary test of faith.
“On behalf of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Government of Gombe State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and the people of Jigawa State. May Allah forgive their souls and grant them Aljannat Firdaus,” Yahaya said.
Yusuf mourns death of Jigawa gov’s son
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state extended his heartfelt condolences to the Governor Umar Namadi, over the death of his eldest son and mother.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Sunusi Bature, the governor described the loss as a monumental tragedy, not only for the Namadi family but for the Jigawa state government and the entire Northern region.
Yusuf offered prayers for Allah’s mercy on the deceased and strength for the bereaved family to endure this painful loss.
