Gov Uba Sani condoles with El-Rufai, family over mother’s passing

The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani has condoled with his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai and his family over the passing of their matriarch, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.

In a statement which he personally signed on Friday, the governor extended his condolences, on behalf of the government and people of Kaduna State to the El-Rufai family.

His words, “On behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna State, I extend my deepest condolences to His Excellency, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and the entire El-Rufai family on the passing of their beloved mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.”

Describing the late Hajiya as a devoted mother, Sani said her life was one filled with rare grace, quiet strength and moral clarity.

Also noting that the late El-Rufai matriarch was a pillar of counsel and reconciliation, Sani said she was keen on nurturing unity while embodying the values of faith and generosity.

“Hajiya Umma El-Rufai was not only a devoted mother and matriarch, but also a woman of rare grace, moral clarity, and quiet strength.

“She lived a life defined by compassion, humility, and steadfast service, extending kindness to the vulnerable and dignity to all who crossed her path. In her community, she was a steady source of counsel and reconciliation, nurturing unity and embodying the enduring values of faith, patience, and generosity,” he said.

Further standing in solidarity with the former Kaduna governor and his family in this trying time, Sani prayed to Allah to forgive Hajiya’s shortcomings and grant her eternal repose in Aljannatul Firdaus.

“In this hour of grief, I stand in solemn solidarity with the El-Rufai family, praying that Almighty Allah will forgive her shortcomings, accept her righteous deeds, and grant her eternal repose in Aljannatul Firdaus.

“May He comfort the bereaved and grant them fortitude to endure this profound loss. Ameen,” Sani added.