Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away in Cairo, Egypt, after a period of illness.
In a message of sympathy, the President described the late matriarch as a woman who lived a remarkable life and raised a family that has made significant contributions to Nigeria.
“Nasir, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, which happened today in Cairo. As someone who has also lost an elderly mother, I share in your grief and understand the depth of your loss,” Tinubu said.
He added, “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,” he concluded.
