Nigeria: Yar'Adua's Mother Dies At 102

2 September 2024
Daily Trust (Abuja)
By Tijjani Ibrahim, Katsina

Hajiya Dada, the mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar'adua, has passed away.

A family source that confirmed this to Daily Trust, said she died around 7pm on Monday at home.

The source added that Hajiya Dada died at the age of 102 years.

Funeral prayer will be conducted at the Yar'adua's family house, Yar'adua area of Katsina metropolis by 1:30pm on Tuesday.

She is survived by children and grandchildren, among whom is the current Senator representing Katsina Central senatorial District, Abdulazeez Musa Yar'adua.

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