The First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to the wife of former President, late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Hajia Turai, over the demise of her mother-in-law, Hajia Dada Yar’Adua.
The First Lady was at the Abuja residence of the former president in the company of the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, the wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Wife of the Deputy Senate President, and others.
According to a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, she pointed out that the late matriarch of the Yar’Adua Family lived a fulfilled life, as evidenced by the quality of the children she had.
“A truly successful and fulfilled woman is not in the position she holds or wealth but in how well she managed the family, trained the children, and left a legacy for the generations yet unborn. All of these Dada was able to accomplish.
She saw her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. That is truly great”.
She urged Hajia Tuarai to be strong, as she will have to step into the shoes of the Late Dada Yar’Adua and carry on the family’s legacies admirably.
Senator Tinubu thanked the former First Lady for always supporting both her and the Vice President’s wife, especially with her mother’s advice.
“Despite our different political affiliations, we are one family. You have always been there to support me; your advice has always been invaluable”.
Earlier in her remarks, the wife of the former President described her late Mother-in-Law as a friend and a sister who encouraged her in trying times.
She thanked the First Lady and others in her entourage for the visit, which she noted extensively encouraged the family.
The Wife of the Vice President prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed, the family left behind, and the nation as a whole.
Some of the children of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and extended family members were also present to receive the First Lady.
Late Hajia Dada Yar’Adua died on Monday 2nd of September at the age of 102 years.
She was the mother of the Late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, the Late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua.
