Tinubu offers condolences to el-Rufai following the passing of his mother

President Bola Tinubu has extended his deepest sympathies to Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma, who died on Friday in Cairo after an illness.

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According to President Tinubu, Hajiya Umma was a remarkable matriarch who raised a family that has made significant contributions to the nation, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come.

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In a message to Nasir el-Rufai, President Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences, saying "Nasir, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, which happened today in Cairo.

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President Tinubu, who has also experienced the loss of a mother, shared in Nasir el-Rufai's grief, acknowledging that the pain of losing a mother is unparalleled and that no words can fully alleviate the sorrow.

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President Tinubu offered words of comfort, hoping that the memories of Hajiya Umma's love, wisdom, and guidance would bring solace to Nasir el-Rufai in the days ahead, and that he would find strength in the values she instilled in their family.

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As a believer in Allah, President Tinubu expressed his conviction that Hajiya Umma had fulfilled her purpose in this world, as ordained by the Almighty, and had returned to her maker.

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President Tinubu joined family, friends, and well-wishers in mourning with Nasir el-Rufai, praying that Allah would grant Hajiya Umma a place in Aljannah Firdaus, as he added his voice to the chorus of condolences.