•Atiku describes mama’s death as great loss

Francis Sardauna in Katsina

A delegation of the federal government led by 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 the most powerful standing point during her lifetime, adding that her death was a major blow to the nation.

He said although the matriarch died at the right age of 93, “itis 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 Tinubu to convey the federal government’s condolence to Radda, his family, the government and people of Katsina State.

The vice-president prayed 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.” He said.

Similarly, former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, have visited the state to condole with Radda, the government and people of the state over the death of his mother.

Abubakar, flanked by other chieftains of the Peoples 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 the 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 appreciation to the federal government, Abubakar and other dignitaries for their condolences over the death of Hajiya Safara’u.

“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.

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