Grief has gripped Kaduna State as Governor Uba Sani delivered a deeply moving tribute to the late Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai.
In a powerful condolence message on behalf of the state, the governor painted the late matriarch as a symbol of grace, strength, and unwavering compassion, whose life left an indelible mark on her community and beyond.
Describing her as a beacon of unity and wisdom, Uba Sani said Hajiya Umma stood tall as a voice of reconciliation and kindness, touching countless lives with humility and generosity.
He stood in firm solidarity with Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai and the bereaved family, offering prayers for Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and eternal reward in Aljannatul Firdaus.
As tributes pour in from across Kaduna State and beyond, the passing of Hajiya Umma is being mourned not just as a family loss—but as the departure of a revered matriarch whose legacy of compassion will endure.
