Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission and former vice-chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, Prof Attahiru Jega, is dead.
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This was announced in a statement shared on the official social media page of BUK on Sunday.
This was announced in a statement shared on the official social media page of BUK on Sunday.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the passing of Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega,” the statement read.
It noted that her Janazah prayer would be held immediately after Zuhr at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Sunday.
The Director, Public Affairs, BUK, Lamara Garba, also confirmed the death in a telephone interview with The PUNCH on Sunday.
“Yes, it’s true the wife of our former VC and former INEC chairman, Hajia Hadiza Attahiru Jega, is dead and will be buried in Abuja. May the Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings,” he said.
President Bola Tinubu, in a statement on Sunday, condoled with Prof Jega on the death of his wife.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who attended the Janazah prayer, conveyed the President’s condolences to Prof Jega and his family.
The President described Hajiya Hadiza as a woman of uncommon grace, character, and a strong anchor for Prof Jega as he navigated public life, including serving as INEC chairman.
President Tinubu also extolled her support for education and community development.
“Dear Professor Jega, it is with a heavy heart that I receive the news of the passing of your beloved wife of over 40 years.
“Hajiya was an exceptional woman. I mourn this painful loss with you and your family and pray that God Almighty grant her Aljannatul Firdaus.
“I stand with you and your family at this difficult time,” Tinubu said in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
