Ex-Speaker Dogara Loses Mother

The mother of a former speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur, died early yesterday.

Dogara announced the death in a statement on behalf of the family made available to journalists in Bauchi yesterday.

He said; “It is with utmost gratitude and total submission to the will of God Almighty that we announce the transition to glory of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur which occurred today, Friday, December 22, 2023 at the age of 103 years. We are comforted by the fact that our matriarch lived a life of total commitment, dedication and service to God and humanity.” He said funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.