Vice President Kashim Shettima has lost his mother-in-law, Maryam Albishir.
Spokesperson of the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement, said Albishir, 69, died in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness.
“Hajiya Maryam, the mother of the Vice President’s wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima, will be laid to rest on Monday afternoon in Kano, in accordance with Islamic traditions,” Nkwocha stated.
According to the statement, the Presidency described the deceased as an exemplary and kind-hearted mother in her community and also a devoted Muslim.
“She was respected for her wisdom, compassion, and dedication to charitable causes.
“Many remember her as a source of guidance and support, both within her family and in the wider community in Kano,” read the statement.
Nkwocha further said in the statement that “The nation extends its condolences to Vice President Kashim Shettima, Hajiya Nana Shettima, and their family during this difficult time while appreciating the life and legacy of the late Hajiya Maryam Albishir.”
