The Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi, has announced the passing of his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar.
This was disclosed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, on Wednesday.
He stated that she passed in the early hours of Wednesday.
The burial rites took place at 4:30pm in her hometown of Kafin Hausa, in accordance with Islamic traditions.
“From Allah we came, and unto Him is our return!
“With deep sorrow and submission to the will of Allah, His Excellency Mallam Umar Namadi, Governor of Jigawa State, announces the passing of his dear mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar.
“She departed this world in the early hours of Wednesday, December 25th, 2024.
“The burial rites will take place today at 4:30 PM in her hometown of Kafin Hausa, in accordance with Islamic traditions.
“His Excellency and his family request prayers for the repose of her soul.
“May Allah, in His infinite mercy, grant her eternal rest in Jannah and provide comfort to the family during this difficult time.”