Tinubu Mourns Hajiya Umma El-Rufai's Passing

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mourned the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who died on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, where she was receiving medical treatment for health issues. In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the late matriarch as a significant figure in her family, having raised children and grandchildren who contribute positively to the nation.

He noted the value of her life and the worthiness of her family, expressing that the emotional pain associated with losing a mother is profound. Tinubu praised the peace that the deceased would find in eternal rest, hoping that her good deeds would earn her a place in peace.