•Atiku describes her death as great loss
A delegation of the Federal Government led by the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima has visited Katsina State to condole with Governor Dikko Umaru Radda over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari.
The matriarch died last Saturday night at the age of 93 at her residence in Abuja, and she was later buried in Radda, Charanchi local government area of the state.
Shettima, during the visit, described the late nonagenarian as a Rock of Gibraltar who played its most powerful standing point during her lifetime, adding that her death is a major blow to the nation.
He said although the matriarch died at the right age of 93, “but is still a major blow because she has been playing this role of Rock of Gibraltar its major powerful standing point.”
He said the delegation was in Katsina on the instruction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to convey the federal government deepest condolence to Governor Radda, his family, the government and people of Katsina State.
The vice president prayed to Allah to grant her soul eternal rest and reward her with Aljanah Firdausi “And may Allah grant the family and the good people of Katsina State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
Similarly, the former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, have visited the state and condole with Governor Radda, the government and people of the state over the death of his mother.
Abubakar, flanked by other chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) within and outside Katsina state, said: “On behalf of my team, I extend my deepest condolences to you, your family and the people of Katsina over this great loss.
“Living for 93 years is a rare blessing, one that we deeply cherish. Of course, we never want to lose our loved ones, but ultimately, that is the reality of life.”
The 2023 presidential candidate of the PDP, however, prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the nonagenarian and grant her soul Aljanah Firdausi.
Zulum, represented by his Deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur, explained that the people and government of Borno State “stand with you during this difficult time.”
The Katsina State Deputy Governor, Hon. Faruk Lawal, while responding on behalf of the government, expressed the state government’s appriciation to the federal government, Abubakar and other dignitaries for their condolences over the death of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari.
“Your presence here means a lot to us. We sincerely appreciate you for identifying with us during this moment of grief. Your visit is a demonstration of true solidarity and brotherhood”, he added.
Former Governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, former Minister of Agriculture, Adamu Maina Waziri; Chokalin Adamawa, Jamilu Usman Yola; former Senator representing Katsina Central, Sen. Umaru Tsauri; former Senator of Daura Zone, Ahmed Baba Kaita; Hon. Aminu Balele, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed and Architect Usman Murtala Banye, Member Representing Kurfi/Dutsinma, Musawa/Matazu and Rimi/Charanchi, also conveyed the condolences.
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