Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya, Friday paid a condolence visit to his Bauchi State counterpart, Bala Mohammed, following the death of his stepmother, Hajiya Hauwa Muhammadu Duguri.
Hajiya Hauwa Duguri, fondly known as Dada, passed away on January 1 at the age of 120 years.
Also, on Thursday. the governor received the acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb Umar Damagum; Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri; Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf and other dignitaries who paid him condolence visits.
Governor Yusuf expressed his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the government and people of Kano State, acknowledging the deep sense of loss by the governor and his family.
Governor Yusuf described the late stepmother as a kind and devoted figure whose contributions to her family and community would not be forgotten in a hurry.
In their separate remarks, Amb Damagun and Governor Fintiri conveyed their collective heartfelt condolences, recalling the deceased’s legacy of humility and compassion.
They prayed to Almighty God to grant her eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus and give her family the fortitude to bear the loss.
The delegation also included traditional rulers, led by the Emir of Bauchi, Dr Rilwanu Adamu who expressed their heartfelt sympathies with Governor Bala and his family during their period of mourning.
In his condolence remarks at the Ramat House in Bauchi, Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed deep sympathy over the loss, describing the deceased as a great woman who lived an exemplary life.
“The loss of a motherly figure leaves a vacuum that is difficult to fill. We share this grief as one family. Gombe and Bauchi are one, and our bonds have turned us into a single family. Whatever happens in Bauchi, we feel it happens to us as well, and we stand with you in both joyous and difficult times.
“Therefore, on behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, I extend our deepest sympathies to you, your family and the entire people of Bauchi State. I also urge you to find solace in the enduring legacy of service to humanity and the love she left behind,” the governor said.
Responding, Governor Bala Mohammed expressed gratitude for their support, noting the value of solidarity in moments of grief, saying that their presence reflected the enduring bonds of friendship and mutual respect between Bauchi and other states.
The governor described his late stepmother as a pillar of strength who contributed immensely to the family and community.
