President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a condolence message to the former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma, saying: “I understand the depth of your loss.”
In the message, President Tinubu said: “Nasir, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, which happened today in Cairo.
“As someone who had also lost an old mother, I share in your grief. I understand the depth of your loss.
President Tinubu described the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family as a mother who lived a remarkable life and raised children and grandchildren who have contributed greatly to our nation.
Tinubu said to El-Rufai: “losing a mother is a pain unlike any other. I know that no words can fully ease your sorrow, but I pray that the memories of her love, wisdom, and guidance bring you comfort in the days ahead.
“I also hope you find strength in the remarkable life she lived and the values she instilled in the entire family.
“As firm believers in Allah, we are convinced that she has played her part in this world as laid out for her by the Almighty and has gone back to her maker.
“I join family, friends, and well-wishers in mourning with you. May Allah grant your dear mother Aljannah Firdaus.”
Hajiya Umma died today, March 27 in Cairo, Egypt aged 98, after illness.
This is even as the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, who is a personal friend of El-Rufai, also mourned the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.
In a statement, Ribadu said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family. I have fond memories of shared moments with her and her motherly care.
“At a time like this, words can offer little comfort for such a profound loss.
“My heartfelt condolences to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and the entire family. “May Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings, grant her eternal rest in Aljannah Firdaus, and give the family the strength to bear this loss.”
