The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has conveyed the heartfelt condolences of the 19 Northern Governors to former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, over the demise of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega.
A statement signed by Ismaila Uba Misilli DG Press Affairs Gombe State government house said Hajiya Hadiza passed away earlier today and was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites after funeral prayers held at the National Mosque, Abuja.
In a condolence message, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the death of Hajiya Hadiza as a painful and profound loss not only to the Jega family, but also to all who were touched by her life of grace, humility and devotion to family values.
He noted that her death has created a deep vacuum in the lives of her loved ones, while urging the bereaved family to take solace in the exemplary life she lived and the enduring legacy of kindness, faith and compassion she leaves behind.
The NSGF Chairman extended his deepest sympathies to Professor Jega, the children, and the entire extended Jega family, praying Almighty Allah to grant them the fortitude, and patience to bear the irreparable loss.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya further prayed Allah (SWT) to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, accept her good deeds as acts of ibadah, and reward her with Aljannat Firdaus.