Tinubu condoles Minister Hannatu Musawa over mother’s death

President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, over the death of her mother, Hajiya Fatima Musa Musawa.

In a statement issued on his behalf by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the loss as painful, noting that he had personally experienced the death of a parent, particularly a mother.

He urged the minister and her family to bear the loss with fortitude, accepting it as the will of God.

Hajiya Fatima Musa Musawa passed away on Saturday, June 13.

“I received the news of the demise of Hajiya Musawa with deep sadness, occurring just a few years after the patriarch of the family, Ambassador Musa Musawa, passed on,” the President said.

“I condole with Barrister Hannatu Musawa and the entire family at this time of grieving over a loving mother who was also a strong pillar of support and strength within the family.

“I pray that Allah will grant Hajiya Fatima Musawa eternal rest in Al-Jannah Firdaus, and grant the Minister, her siblings, and the entire family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Tinubu said.