On Sunday, Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi shared that his son, Abdulwahab, and mother, Hajiya Maryam, passed away just a week after he married off his daughter, Fatiha.
The governor’s son tragically died in a road accident last week, barely 24 hours after his mother succumbed to an illness.
On the same day, Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Yahaya, led a delegation to Kafin Hausa in Jigawa State to offer condolences to Namadi.
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In his address, Governor Namadi expressed gratitude to his Gombe counterpart for his support during both joyous and difficult times, highlighting that Yahaya had also attended his daughter’s wedding just a week prior to the tragic events.
“Your Excellency, just a week ago, you were in Jigawa State to attend my daughter’s wedding Fatiha, and now you are here again to sympathise with us over the tragic losses of our mother and son. This demonstrates your love for us and exceptional leadership style. We cannot thank you enough, Your Excellency,” Namadi said.
Earlier, Yahaya encouraged Namadi to find comfort in God, describing Namadi’s experience as a remarkable trial of faith.
“What Allah takes belongs to Him, and what He gives is also His, for everything occurs at its appointed time according to His will.
“As Muslims, we firmly believe that Allah’s destiny cannot be questioned. On this note, I urge you to remain steadfast and embrace Allah’s will.
“On behalf of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Government of Gombe State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and the people of Jigawa State. May Allah forgive their souls and grant them Aljannat Firdaus,” Yahaya said.
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