President Bola Tinubu mourns the passing of Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of late President Umaru Yar’Adua, who died at 102. Tinubu praised her legacy of compassion and service, extending condolences to the Yar’Adua family and Katsina State and acknowledging her significant impact on many lives.
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua, who passed away at the age of 102. She died on Monday at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Katsina after a brief illness.
Dada Yar’Adua was the matriarch of a distinguished family, with children who held prominent positions, including president, vice-president, and major general. In a statement released on Tuesday, presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale conveyed Tinubu’s condolences to the Yar’Adua family, particularly Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, and the people of Katsina State.
Tinubu praised the late matriarch for her enduring legacy of compassion, faith, honesty, and fellowship, highlighting the profound impact she had on the lives of many. The president also prayed for the repose of her soul, affirming that she would be fondly remembered for the peace, joy, and comfort she brought to those around her. Dada Yar’Adua’s passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy of love and service will continue to inspire generations.
