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Tears as Nigerian Governor Loses Mother, Details Emerge
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Tears as Nigerian Governor Loses Mother, Details Emerge

by  Adekunle Dada 2 min read
  • Jigawa state governor, Mallam Umar Namadi, has lost his mother, Hajiya Maryam on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
  • Governor Namadi announced that his late mother will be buried at 4:30 PM in her hometown of Kafin Hausa, under Islamic traditions
  • The governor's Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, December 25

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Dutse, Jigawa state - Hajiya Maryam, the mother of Jigawa state governor, Mallam Umar Namadi, has passed on.

The governor’s mother passed on in the early hours of Wednesday, December 25th, 2024.

Nigerian governor loses mother to death
The burial rites will take place in her hometown of Kafin Hausa, in accordance with Islamic traditions. Photo credit: Jigawa Radio
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Namadi announced the death of his mother in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel.

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According to the statement, the burial rites will take place at 4:30 PM in her hometown of Kafin Hausa, in accordance with Islamic traditions.

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“With deep sorrow and submission to the will of Allah, His Excellency Mallam Umar Namadi, Governor of Jigawa State, announces the passing of his dear mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar. She departed this world in the early hours of Wednesday, December 25th, 2024.
“The burial rites will take place today at 4:30 PM in her hometown of Kafin Hausa, in accordance with Islamic traditions.
“His Excellency and his family request prayers for the repose of her soul. May Allah, in His infinite mercy, grant her eternal rest in Jannah and provide comfort to the family during this difficult time.”

Legit.ng recalls that Chief Florence Morenike Saraki, the mother of Bukola Saraki, the former president of the Senate, died at the age of 89.

The former governor of Kwara state announced the death of his mother in a statement on Tuesday, June 18.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Governor Namadi approved an increase to ₦70,000 for the minimum wage of civil servants.

This decision follows the recommendations of the state’s minimum wage committee, highlighting an effort to align with the economic realities facing workers.

Acknowledging the rising cost of living, Governor Namadi expressed hope that the wage increase would ease the financial pressures.

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.

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