Hajiya Umma, Mother of El-Rufai, Laid to Rest in Abuja

Hajiya Umma, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, passed away while receiving medical treatment in Cairo, Egypt. She was laid to rest on Sunday at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja after a funeral prayer conducted in accordance with Islamic rites.

The funeral was attended by a significant number of dignitaries, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who acknowledged the presence of notable figures such as Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Niger State Governor Abdullahi Bago, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, business mogul Aliko Dangote, and Senator Aminu Tambuwal, among others. The event highlighted the impact of Hajiya Umma on her community and the respect she garnered from various political figures.