Safara’u Umaru, the mother of Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State, has passed away at the age of 93.
The announcement was made in a statement by Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, on Sunday in Katsina.
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He said: “With profound sadness, the Government of Katsina State announces the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the beloved mother of Gov. Dikko Radda.
“Hajiya Safara’u departed this world last night at the blessed age of 93.
“She was a woman of remarkable strength and dignity with wisdom flowed from decades of lived experience.”
Kaula-Mohammed further stated that, in addition to being Radda’s mother, she raised generations of leaders and key figures in the community.
“Her children include the current Village Head of Radda, Alhaji Kabir Umar-Radda, and Hajiya Hauwa Umar-Radda, former wife of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua.
“A true Fulani matriarch, Hajiya Safara’u leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond her immediate family.
“Her values of integrity, perseverance, and community service continue to inspire all who knew her,” he said.
Kaula-Mohammed mentioned that the late matriarch would be buried at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday in Radda village, Charanchi Local Government Area of the state.
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