The government of Katsina State has announced the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the mother of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda. She passed away yesterday at the age of 93.
Hajiya Safara’u was 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 her family and serving as a beacon of inspiration in her community.
Her 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 the values of integrity, perseverance, and community service. She left a lasting legacy that will continue inspiring those who knew her.
She was laid to rest according to Islamic rite yesterday at 4:00pm in her hometown of Radda Village, Katsina State.
In a statement issued by the governor’s chief press secretary, Ibrahim Kaula, the Government of Katsina State extends its deepest condolences to Governor Radda and his family, praying that Allah grants Hajiya Safara’u eternal peace in Jannatul Firdaus.
