Dada, Late Yar’Adua’s Matriarch Finally Laid To Rest
•By Our Reporter
KATSINA – The remains of Late Hajiya Dada Musa ‘Yar adua, mother of the late President Umaru Musa ‘Yar adua has been laid to rest at the Danmarna grave yard in Katsina.
The funeral prayers led by Imam Aminu Yammawa, the Chief Imam of the GRA mosque was held at the Katsina township stadium located at ‘Yar adua quarters, had in attendance the Vice President, Kashim Shettima who led the Federal government delegation and his host, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, as well as thousands of mourners from across the country.
The burial took place at 3pm, owing to the torrential rainfall that be clouded the state.
Among the dignitaries who attends the burial are the Senate Deputy President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas, both their members for the funeral of the late Matriarch Hajiya Dada.
Other senators in the entourage include, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Abdulhamid Malam- Madori, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education, TetFund, Senator Muntari Dandutse and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Senator Aminu Iya Abbas.
Senator Barau in a brief interview, prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings and admit her to Jannatul Firdausi.
He also urged Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua and all those she left behind to take solace in the fact that she lived a righteous life dedicated to the service of Allah and humanity.
“Hajiya Dada was a devout Muslim who dedicated her life to the service of Allah and humanity. May Allah SWT grant Hajiya Jannatul Firdausi”.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army and Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua and all other persons she left behind. May Allah give them the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he said.
Similarly, the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar arrived Katsina in the early hours of the morning with Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi and his deputy Datti Baba Ahmed. Others among his entourage are Senator Waziri Tambuwal and Senator Adamu Aleiro.
As people gather, Senator Abdul’aziz Musa ‘Yar adua,one of the survivors of late Hajiya Dada Musa ‘Yar adua also paid glowing tribute to their late mother.
In a statement issued to newsmen, Senator Abdul Aziz ‘Yar adua said, “With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah (SWT) our mother has departed from us today as she will be buried in our final abode.”
*Our mother was a shining example of kindness, compassion, and piety. Her life was a testament to the values of hard work, dedication, and service to humanity. She was the rock to our family and a pillar of strength to our community”.
“As a devout Muslim, she lived a life of unwavering faith, always seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT). Her passing leaves a void that can never be filled, but we take comfort in the knowledge that she lived a fulfilling life and left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity”.
“I want to express my gratitude to everyone at this moment for your prayers, support, and condolences, which mean a lot to us”.
“May Allah (SWT) grant her Jannah Firdaus and forgive her shortcomings. May He also grant us the fortitude to bear this loss”.
“We thank you very much for the love and concern, we also wish and pray for your safe back to your home and destinations”, he concluded.
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