Vice President Kashim Shettima was in Katsina State Tuesday afternoon, to condole with Governor Dikko Radda over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari.
The vice president who was received by the bereaved governor at the Katsina government house, said he was in the state on the instruction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commiserate with the bereaved family and the entire people of Katsina State.
“A mother is a mother. Yes she died at the ripe old age of 93, but is still a major blow, because she has been a rock of Gibraltar, a major powerful standing point.”
“We pray to Almighty Allah grant her soul a rest in peace and May Allah grant her Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah give the family and the people of Katsina State the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the VP prayed.
Also in the state to condole with the governor was the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar.
The former VP also prayed for the repose of the soul of Hajiya Safara’u and for Allah to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
“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 former VP said.
Similarly, the Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, who was in Katsina on behalf of the governor, said, “On behalf of HE Prof. Babagana Zulum and the people of Borno State, we stand with you during this difficult time.”
“We have come alongside my wife to offer our prayers. We pray for the soul of the deceased to rest in peace,” he added.
Responding on behalf of Katsina State, Deputy Governor Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, expressed gratitude, saying “On behalf of His Excellency, the Governor, the government, and the good people of Katsina State, we deeply appreciate your visit and your prayers following the passing of our dear mother.”
“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,”the deputy governor remarked.
In related development, former president Muhammadu Buhari also commiserated with the governor over his mother’s death.
Buhari sent a delegation headed by the former minister of water resources, Suleiman Adamu.
Barebari, 93, died Saturday night at her residence in Abuja, after a protracted illness.
She was buried at the Radda family house, at Radda village, Charanchi Local Government Area on Sunday evening.