The matriarch of the Yar’Adua family, Hajiya Dada, has passed away at Katsina Teaching Hospital, saddening the nation as it remembers her as the revered mother of three prominent Nigerian figures: the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, his brother, the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua.
Hajiya Dada was renowned for her strong personality and the influential role she played in shaping her sons’ lives and careers.
During her lifetime, Hajiya Dada served as a pillar of support and guidance to her sons, particularly President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who held the highest office in Nigeria for a period of three years before his untimely death.
Upon receiving the news of her passing, tributes and condolences have been pouring in from across the nation, as many prominent figures and politicians express their respect and admiration for the late matriarch.
Her legacy as a strong and influential figure in the Nigerian political landscape will continue to live on through the lives and work of her sons.
Although her passing marks the end of an era, Hajiya Dada’s memory will forever be etched into the fabric of Nigerian society, both through her direct contributions to her family and the broader impact of her children on the nation.
As the country mourns the loss of this remarkable woman, many will find solace in the knowledge that her spirit lives on in the enduring legacy of her sons, especially President Yar’Adua, whose efforts toward peace and reconciliation during his tenure continue to serve as an inspiration for many Nigerians today.
References and Citations:
- Naija News – Mother of Late President Yar’Adua is Death