Tinubu condoles Jega over wife’s death
…as Shettima attends Janazah in Abuja By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to Professor Attahiru Jega, Special Adviser to the President on Livestock Development,
...as Shettima attends Janazah in Abuja
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to Professor Attahiru Jega, Special Adviser to the President on Livestock Development, following the death of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented the President at the Janazah prayer held at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Sunday, conveyed the President’s heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.
President Tinubu described the late Hajiya Hadiza as a woman of uncommon grace and strength, noting that she played a pivotal role as a steady support system to her husband throughout his years of public service, including his tenure as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President also commended her contributions to education and community development, highlighting her quiet but impactful influence in advancing social causes.
In a condolence message personally addressed to Professor Jega, Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the loss.
“Dear Professor Jega, it is with a heavy heart that I receive the news of the passing of your beloved wife of over 40 years. Hajiya was an exceptional woman.
"I mourn this painful loss with you and your family and pray that God Almighty grant her Aljannatul Firdaus. I stand with you and your family at this difficult time,” the President said.
