- Her death was disclosed on Saturday by Lawan’s Media Adviser Ezrel Tabiowo
- The deceased will be buried according to Islamic rites on Sunday
The family of the immediate past President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has announced the passing of their beloved mother, Hajiya Halima (Baba) Ibrahim.
This was made known in a statement issued on Saturday by Lawan’s Media Adviser Ezrel Tabiowo.
The statement said Senator Lawan’s mother passed on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her residence in Gashu’a town, Bade local government area of Yobe State at the age of 86.
“Senator Ahmad Lawan appreciates the outpouring of love and support already received from friends, relatives, and colleagues”, it said.
The statement said the deceased Hajiya Halima Ibrahim will be buried according to Islamic rites on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Gashu’a town by 11am.
WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported that a former Minister of Internal Affairs and Commerce and leading politician in Jigawa State, Bello Maitama Yusuf also passed away. He was 76.
The deceased represented Jigawa South West constituency in the upper house between April 1999 and April 2003.
In the meantime, the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi has extended his deepest condolences to family, friends, and associates of the Late Bello Maitama (Sardaunan Dutse)
A statement from his office held that the deceased left an indelible mark on the lives of many through his dedicated service and firm commitment to the betterment of the society.
“His passing represents a significant loss not only to his family, but also to Jigawa State and Nigeria” he attested
Governor Namadi stated further that , “Bello Maitama’s passing is a profound loss for our state. We will remember him with great respect and admiration for the remarkable person he was—a dedicated religious scholar, politician, and philanthropist all rolled up in one. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.”