First Lady Tinubu Visits Jigawa Gov Over Death of Mother and Son
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has extended her condolences to the governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, and his wife, Hajia Hadiza Umar Namadi, following the tragic deaths of their son, Abdulwahab, and mother, Hajia Maryam Namadi.
Accompanied by Hajia Nana Shetimma, wife of the Vice President, and Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abbas, wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the First Lady paid a visit to the grieving family. In her message, Mrs. Tinubu offered comforting words, emphasizing that the timing of a person’s life is solely in God’s hands.
“God owns us all. God assigned time to us all. He can call anyone home at anytime. God will condole you and the entire state. I pray my next visit here will be a joyous one,” Mrs. Tinubu remarked.
Governor Umar Namadi, in his response, thanked the First Lady for her heartfelt visit, describing it as the highest form of condolence. He acknowledged the deaths of his son and mother as acts of God, affirming that such matters are beyond human understanding.
He also expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for personally reaching out to him during the difficult period, mirroring the support extended by the First Lady.
Prayers were offered for the governor’s family and the state by Hajia Nana Shettima, the wife of the Vice President.
The governor’s mother, Hajia Maryam Namadi, passed away on December 25, 2024, following an illness, while his son, Abdulwahab, tragically lost his life in a motor accident on December 26, 2024, at the age of 24.
