President Tinubu Condoles El-Rufai on Mother's Death

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reacted to the death of Hajiya Umma, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who passed away on Friday in Cairo after a brief illness. In a statement issued late Friday night by his special adviser on strategic communication, Tinubu paid tribute to her life and legacy.

He expressed heartfelt condolences to El-Rufai, stating that losing a mother is a profound sorrow that is difficult to articulate. Tinubu emphasized the love, wisdom, and guidance that Hajiya Umma instilled in her family, hoping that these memories would provide comfort in the days ahead.

He acknowledged the depth of grief that comes with such a loss, reinforcing the emotional impact of losing a mother.