President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state over the death of his mother, Hajiya Hauwau Oziohu Bello.
President Buhari, in a statement issued on Sunday, March 15, by his media aide, Garba Shehu, prayed that God Almighty will comfort her family and loved ones.
The president, however, urged the governor, family members and all associates of Hajiya Bello to find solace in the grace of long life given to the matriarch.
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According to him, the legacies of generosity, kindness and virtue that Hajiya Bello lived by, and “consistently” advocated will always be remembered.
President Buhari, who urged the family and all citizens of Kogi state to immortalize the matriarch by promoting her values, also prayed that God will grant her soul peaceful rest.
Earlier, The Herald reported that Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has announced the death of his mother, Hajia Hauwau Bello, saying she died at 101.
In a statement he personally signed in Lokoja, Governor Bello said his mother died on Sunday, March 15, after a brief illness.
Read the full statement below:
ANNOUNCEMENT!
INNA LILLAHI WAINNA ILLAIHI RAJI’UN
With total submission to the will of Allah, on behalf of the family of Alhaji Bello Ipemida Ochi, We regret to announce the passing away of our matriarch ,Hajia Hauwau Oziohu Bello who answered the call of Allah this evening after a brief illness.
We are relieved that her passing was peaceful and painless. Her funeral will be held today at Her resident in Nagazi, OKENE Local Government Area of Kogi State in accordance with Islamic rites.
Until her death, she was aged 101 and survived by children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many adopted children.