President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on the passing of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Asiya Muhammad Gauyama.
News About Nigeria reports that the deceased passed away on Monday in Kano.
Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, announced her demise in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.
While commiserating with the former Kano governor and his wife, Prof. Hafsatu Ganduje, Olofu disclosed that a funeral prayer will be offered in Kano today before her interment in line with Islamic tenets.
In a statement released by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu paid tribute to the late Hajiya Asiya, acknowledging her significant contributions to her family and community as a matriarch, guide, and leader.
The President noted that her absence would be deeply felt by all who knew her.
President Tinubu prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Hajiya Asiya and sought divine comfort for her family during this difficult time.
The President prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Hajiya Asiya and comfort for her family.
However, this gesture demonstrates the President’s commitment to offering support and solidarity in times of grief.
The news of Hajiya Asiya’s passing has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, with many taking to social media to express their condolences to the Ganduje family.
As the APC Chairman navigates this challenging period, he can count on the support and sympathy of the President and the entire nation.
This display of empathy by President Tinubu reinforces his dedication to building a compassionate and united society where leaders stand together in times of sorrow
