From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu visited the family of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua to express her condolences following the passing of Hajia Dada Yar’Adua, the family matriarch, at age 102.
In a statement issued by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, Mrs Tinubu, accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, visited the Abuja residence of the former president.
During the visit, First Lady Tinubu praised the late Matriarch of Yar’Adua for her fulfilled life, emphasising her role in raising successful children and leaving a lasting legacy.
L-R Wife of Vice President Hajia Nana Shettima, First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, with former First Lady, Hajia Turai Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during the First Lady’s visit to the Yar’Adua residence in Abuja to commiserate with the family over the death of the Yar’Adua’s matriarch on Monday, September 9, 2024
Mrs. Tinubu, who also had in her delegation members of the House of Representatives, and the wife of the Deputy Senate President, among others, said: “A truly successful and fulfilled woman is not in the position she holds or wealth but in how well she managed the family, train the children and leaves a legacy for the generations yet unborn. All of these Dada was able to accomplish. She saw her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. That is truly great.”
She urged Hajia Turai Yar’Adua to be strong, as she will have to step into the shoes of Late Dada Yar’Adua and carry on the legacies of the family admirably.
Mrs. Tinubu thanked the former First Lady for always being a pillar of support to both her and the wife of the Vice President, especially with her mother’s advice.
“Despite our different political affiliations, we are one family. You have always been there to support me; your advice has always been invaluable.”
Hajia Turai Yar’Adua, the widow of the late president, expressed gratitude for the visit, acknowledging the support from the First Lady and her entourage as a significant encouragement to the family.
The late Hajia Dada Yar’Adua, who passed away at the age of 102, was remembered fondly by family and friends for her nurturing spirit and strong values.
