President Goodluck
Jonathan has condoled with the FCT Minister, Sen. Bala Mohammed, over the death
of his mother, Hajiya Aishatu Mohammed, describing it as an irreparable loss.
Jonathan stated this
in Bauchi State on Saturday during his condolence visit to the minister’s
family.
Represented by the
Vice-President, Alhaji Namadi Sambo, the president said death was a final
destination of mankind.
“Aishatu had lived a
fulfilled life; it was her time to go and God took her away.
“May the Almighty
Allah forgive and grant her eternal rest.
“I also pray to Allah
to give you the strength to bear the loss,” he said.
Earlier, Gov. Isa
Yuguda of Bauchi State had thanked President Jonathan for identifying with the
family and the entire people of Bauchi State.
Responding, the
minister’s elder brother and the District Head of Duguri, Alhaji Adamu
Mohammed, thanked Jonathan and his entourage for the condolence visit.
He said this has
demonstrated the people-oriented leadership style of the Jonathan-led
administration.
“This is a
demonstration of the love, unity and the spirit of togetherness needed to build
a strong and united Nigeria,” he said.
The News Agency of
Nigeria reports that those on the entourage were the Minister of State for
Works, Alhaji Bashir Yuguda; the Minister for Women Affairs, Hajiya Zainab
Maina; the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Alhaji Yayale
Ahmed, among others.
NAN recalls that the
minister’s mother, who died on May 7, after a protracted illness, has since
been buried according to Islamic rites.
---Source NAN
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