Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, has consoled with his counterpart of Jigawa, Gov. Umar Namadi over the demise of his mother, Hajiya Maryam, who died on Wednesday.
Mr. Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, made this known in a statement issued in Katsina on Wednesday.
Radda described the demise of a mother as an irreplaceable void in one’s life, noting that Hajiya Maryam lived a life dedicated to the service of Allah and humanity.
“Hajiya Maryam’s legacy lives on through the exemplary leadership and public service demonstrated by her son,” he said.
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Radda, therefore, urged Gov. Namadi to take solace in view of the fact that his mother left behind a legacy of good deeds and raised children who continue to contribute positively to national development.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of Katsina State, I extend our deepest sympathies to Gov. Namadi and the entire family during this difficult time,” Radda said.
He prayed to Allah to grant her Al-Jannatul Firdaus and give the family the strength to bear this great loss.
In a related development, the governor also expressed shock over the death of Alhaji Amadi Kurfi, a distinguished elder statesman, renowned businessman and influential political figure.
Kurfi died on Wednesday at the age of 84.
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Gov. Radda described late Amadi Kurfi as one of the pillars of Katsina’s political and economic landscape, whose influence shaped the state’s development trajectory for decades.
“Alhaji Amadi Kurfi was not just a political heavyweight; he was a father, a figure, who nurtured many political leaders and his legacy of mentorship will continue to inspire generations,” he noted.
The governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the entire Kurfi family, particularly to Alhaji Nura Amadi Kurfi and other bereaved family members.
He prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Al-Jannatul Firdaus, and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
