Tinubu condoles with El-Rufai over mother’s passing

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, expresses his profound condolences to former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on the passage of his beloved mother, Hajiya Umma

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has expressed his profound condolences to former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on the loss of his beloved mother, Hajiya Umma.

Hajiya Umma reports passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egyptian capital, after an illness.

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Describing the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family as a mother who lived a remarkable life and raised children and grandchildren, President Tinubu said she raised children who have contributed greatly to Nigeria.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who noted this in a statement Friday, quoted Tinubu to have said: “Nasir, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, which happened today in Cairo.

“As someone who had also lost an old mother, I share in your grief. I understand the depth of your loss.”

The Nigerian leader stated: “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.”

The President also said: “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.”

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