Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has condoled the family, friends and members of the National Council of Women Societies, NCWS, over the death of its National President, Hajiya Lami Lau.
She died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness.
The minister in her condolence message to the leadership of the National Council of Women Societies described the death as a huge loss to the women fold.
Mahmoud said the late women leader was committed to the peace, unity and progress of women, adding that she built her ideas of nationhood on true sustaining democratic principles.
The condolence message reads in part: “the death of the president, National Council of Women Societies, Hajiya Lami Adamu Lau, in submission to the will of Almighty Allah, is indeed shocking.
“Her demise at this critical time of our development is a huge loss to the women fold and one too deep to our first lady.
“The late women leader was committed to the peace, unity and progress of our women.
“She was a dedicated leader and champion of women’s empowerment, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her”, affirming that her tireless efforts and contributions to the betterment of the society would never be forgotten.
The minister, therefore, commiserated with members of the National Council of Women Societies on this great loss, while noting that her death has also thrown dark clouds over the council.
She enjoined all to put her family in prayers at this critical time while praying Allah to grant her Aljannah.
