Gov Sani Condoles El-Rufai, Family Over Mother’s Death

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has sent his condolences to his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai and family over the death of their mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai who died on Friday after brief illness.

In a condolence message personally signed by Governor Sani, he described late Umma as a woman of rare grace, moral clarity and quiet strength.

According to Sani, “On behalf of the government and people of Kaduna State, I extend my deepest condolences to His Excellency, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and the entire El-Rufai family on the passing of their beloved mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.

“Hajiya Umma El-Rufai was not only a devoted mother and matriarch, but also a woman of rare grace, moral clarity, and quiet strength. She lived a life defined by compassion, humility, and steadfast service, extending kindness to the vulnerable and dignity to all who crossed her path. In her community, she was a steady source of counsel and reconciliation, nurturing unity and embodying the enduring values of faith, patience, and generosity.”

The governor added, “In this hour of grief, I stand in solemn solidarity with the El-Rufai family, praying that Almighty Allah will forgive her shortcomings, accept her righteous deeds, and grant her eternal repose in Aljannatul Firdaus. May He comfort the bereaved and grant them fortitude to endure this profound loss.”

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s mother Hajiya Umma El-Rufai died on Friday as her son spent weeks in the custody of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged corrupt related offences.

El-Rufai’s first son, Bello El-Rufai, member House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency who announced the death of his grandmother on his verified facebook page prayed for her soul to rest in peace.