The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has extended his condolences to the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, on the passing on to eternity of his beloved mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, who died on December 25, 2024.
In a statement issued by the Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, to the Minister, Mati Ali, made available to Channel Network Afrique in Abuja, the Minister expressed his deep sorrow at the news, stating, “I was profoundly saddened to learn of the passing of Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, the cherished mother of the Governor of Jigawa State.”
Badaru, conveyed his deepest sympathies to Governor Namadi, his family, and the people of Jigawa State during this challenging time, describing the loss as a significant tragedy.
The minister prayed for the eternal repose of Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar’s soul and asked Almighty Allah to grant her Jannatul Firdaus. Furthermore, he sought divine strength and comfort for the grieving family and the Jigawa community.