Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, led a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Zaria, Kaduna State, to commiserate with the Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Dayyabatu Lawal, who died at the age of 93.
The Vice President, who described the late matriarch’s passing as a great loss to the entire nation, conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s condolences to the Lawal family, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, and the people of the Zazzau Emirate.
“We are here at the behest of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commiserate with the Honourable Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, over the demise of the matriarch of the family, Hajiya Dayyabatu Lawal,” Shettima said. “May Allah grant her soul eternal rest and reward her with Aljana Firdaus.”
Shettima prayed for divine comfort for the family and continued peace and unity in the Zazzau Emirate, Kaduna State, and Nigeria as a whole.
Before visiting the minister’s family home, the Vice President paid homage to the Emir of Zazzau at his palace, where he also extended President Tinubu’s sympathies and offered prayers for the late Hajiya Dayyabatu, whom he described as “a respected mother to the entire Emirate.”
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“May Almighty Allah reward her with Aljana Firdaus and give her family, the good people of Zazzau Emirate, and Kaduna State the fortitude to bear the loss,” he prayed.
Responding, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, expressed gratitude to the Vice President for the visit, noting that his presence had brought comfort to the family and the Emirate.
“Your presence here today has brought comfort and strength while we mourn the passing of my beloved mother,” the Emir said. “Your support is a testament to the values of leadership, solidarity, and compassion.”
Accompanying the Vice President were the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari; Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali; Minister of State for Regional Development, Alhaji Uba Maigari Ahmadu; Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Dr. Aliyu Umar Modibbo; Senator Mohammed Sani Musa; and Hon. Yusuf Galambi.
The late Hajiya Dayyabatu Lawal was remembered for her piety, humility, and lifelong commitment to the service of her community.