Ex-Nigerian anti-graft boss Ribadu and author Reno Omokri pay tribute to late mother of Kaduna Governor El-Rufai

Nuhu Ribadu, the former EFCC Chairman, and Reno Omokri, the Ambassador-designate to Mexico, are among the prominent Nigerians who have expressed profound sadness over the death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.

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On Friday, Nuhu Ribadu took to his X platform to break the news, offering his condolences and sharing fond memories of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, while also praying for her eternal rest in Aljannah Firdaus.

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He stated, “Inna lillahi wa inna illahir raji’un,” and went on to express his heartfelt condolences to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and the entire family, wishing them the strength to bear the loss.

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Reno Omokri also conveyed his sympathies on his X platform, extending his sincerest condolences to the family of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away on the same day.

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Omokri emphasized the importance of mourning and sympathizing with those who are grieving, and prayed that Allah, Subḥānahu wa taʿālā, would forgive Hajiya Umma El-Rufai's sins and grant her al-Jannah Firdaus.

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He further prayed for God to grant the larger El-Rufa’i family the fortitude to bear the huge loss, citing Quran 2:156, which says, ‘Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un’.

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The news of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai's passing has sparked an outpouring of grief across the nation, reflecting the deep respect and admiration she commanded for her contributions to her family and community.