The mother of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, has died. She was aged 93.
A press release issued today in Katsina by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, described Hajiya Safara’u as “a woman of remarkable strength and dignity with wisdom flowed from decades of lived experience.”
Kaula added: “Beyond being the mother of Governor Radda, Hajiya Safara’u nurtured generations of leaders and community pillars.
“Her children include the current Village Head of Radda, Alhaji Kabir Umar Radda, and Hajiya Hauwa Umar Radda, former wife of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
“A true Fulani matriarch, Hajiya Safara’u leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond her immediate family. Her values of integrity, perseverance, and community service continue to inspire all who knew her.”
He revealed that the deceased will be laid to rest today by 4:00 p.m. in Radda village, Katsina State.
“We offer our deepest condolences and pray that Allah grants Hajiya Safara’u eternal peace in Jannatul Firdaus,” he said.
