The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has extended hiss condolences over the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of a former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
The security chief described the deceased as a caring figure with whom he shared fond memories.
Mr Ribadu revealed this in a condolence message posted on verified Facebook page on Friday.
He reflected on his personal encounters with the deceased and extended sympathies to the el-Rufai family.
Ribadu wrote: “Inna lilLahi wa inna illahir raji’un. I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family. I have fond memories of shared moments with her and her motherly care. At a time like this, words can offer little comfort for such a profound loss.
“My heartfelt condolences to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and the entire family. May Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings, grant her eternal rest in Aljannah Firdaus, and give the family the strength to bear this loss.”
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai died on Friday in a Cairo, Egypt hospital after protracted illness.
He death was announced by a family member in a Facebook post Friday evening.
The family described her as a devoted mother and prayed for the repose of her soul.
