Tinubu Condoles El-Rufai on Mother's Passing in Cairo

President Bola Tinubu sent condolences to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma, who passed away on a Friday in Cairo. In a statement released late Friday night and signed by his special adviser on media and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised the life Hajiya Umma lived.

He expressed understanding of the profound grief that comes with losing a mother, acknowledging that no words can fully ease the sorrow. Tinubu encouraged El-Rufai to cherish the memories, love, wisdom, and guidance his mother provided, hoping that these would bring comfort in the days ahead and that he would find strength during this painful time.