By Abdulateeef Bamgbose
Former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, yesterday, paid a condolence visit to the Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru on March 23 at the age of 93.
During the visit, Senator Lawan expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing Hajiya Sarafa’u as a woman of “great virtue, kindness and wisdom,” whose life left an indelible mark on her family and community.
“It is with a heavy heart that I stand here today to commiserate with His Excellency, Governor Radda, and the entire family over the loss of their beloved matriarch.
“Hajiya Sarafa’u was a pillar of strength and devotion, and her legacy lives on through the exemplary leadership of her son, who continues to serve Katsina State with passion and humility,” Lawan said.
The former Senate president explained that his absence during the initial mourning period was due to his participation in an executive course at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in the United States of America.
However, he emphasised the importance of personally conveying his sympathies on his return.
“I regret that I could not be here earlier, but I felt it necessary to come in person to offer my condolences and stand in solidarity with the governor and the people of Katsina during this difficult time,” he added.
