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Mother of ex-Nigerian president is dead (Photo)
News reaching the OsunReporters News confirmed that Hajiya Dada, the mother of late Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, has died at aged 102
Family sources revealed that she died in Katsina on Monday at about 7:00pm.
The source further revealed that funeral prayer will be conducted at the Yar’adua’s family house, Yar’adua area of Katsina metropolis by 1:30pm on Tuesday.
____Hajiya Dada was a figure of historical significance, known as the only woman in Nigeria to have given birth to a President, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, a former Vice President, Shehu Musa Yar’adua, a Minister, and a Governor.
Additionally, three of her granddaughters have held the prestigious title of First Lady, as wives of the former Governors of Katsina, Bauchi, and Kebbi States.
She was survived by children and grandchildren, among whom is the current Senator representing Katsina Central senatorial District, Abdulazeez Musa Yar’adua.
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