Katsina Gov’s Mother Hajiya Safara’u Dies At 93

The Government of Katsina State has announced the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the beloved mother of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda.

Hajiya Safara’u passed away Saturday night at the age of 93.

The deceased was described as a woman of remarkable strength and dignity, whose wisdom and grace touched the lives of many.

Beyond her role as Governor Radda’s mother, she was a nurturing figure to generations, guiding not just her family but also serving as a beacon of inspiration in her community.

A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula, extended the deepest condolences of the Katsina State Government to Governor Radda and his family, praying that Allah grants Hajiya Safara’u eternal peace in Jannatul Firdaus.

Hajiya Safara’u’s children include Alhaji Kabir Umar Radda, the current Village Head of Radda, and Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda, former wife of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, further underscoring her family’s legacy of leadership and service.

Described as a true Fulani matriarch, Hajiya Safara’u embodied values of integrity, perseverance, and community service, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew her.

She will be laid to rest on Sunday at her hometown of Radda Village in Katsina State.