From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina and Rabiu Sanusi, Kano
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has led a government delegation to Katsina State to condole the Yar’Adua family over the death of Hajia Dada, mother of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
The governor, who visited Yar’Adua Quarters, was received by one of the sons of the late Dada, Sen. Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua.
The governor described the deceased as a dedicated Muslim who lived an exemplary life.
He said Dada’s death is a great loss not only to family but to the nation.
He said he was touched by the news of her death and urged the family to find solace in her good virtues while she was alive.
He prayed to Allah to grant the deceased Aljarnan Firdaus.
Sen. Yar’Adua, on behalf of the family, thanked the governor for the condolence.