First lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has visited the governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar Namadi and his wife, Hajia Hadiza Umar Namadi, over the death of their son, Abdulwahab.
According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the first lady who was accompanied by the wife of the vice president, Hajia Nana Shetimma and wife of the speaker, House of Representatives, Hajia
Fatima Tajudeen Abbas, said the length of days of man is the exclusive reserve of God and no man can question Him on when He chooses to call a man back home.
“God owns us all. God assigned time to us all. He can call anyone home at anytime. God will condole you and the entire state. I pray my next visit here will be a joyous one,” she said.
In his brief remarks Governor Namadi thanked the first lady for the visit which he noted was the highest level of condolence.
He said the death of his son and that of his mother which occurred a day earlier was an act of God which he and his family could not question.
Governor Namadi expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu whom he said called him personally when the incidents occurred.
Prayers were offered for the family and the state by Hajia Nana Shettima.
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