Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi said on Sunday that his son, Abdulwahab, and mother, Hajiya Maryam, died approximately a week after he married off his daughter, Fatiha.
According to Chronicle NG, the governor’s son died in a car accident last week, less than 24 hours after his mother died of an illness.
On Sunday, Muhammadu Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, led a team to Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, to express his condolences to Namadi.
In his speech, the Jigawa governor commended his Gombe colleague for standing by him through good and bad times, stressing that Yahaya had even attended his daughter’s wedding a week before the awful events.
“Your Excellency, just a week ago, you were in Jigawa State to attend my daughter’s wedding, Fatiha, and now you are here again to sympathise with us over the tragic losses of our mother and son. This demonstrates your love for us and exceptional leadership style. We cannot thank you enough, Your Excellency,” Namadi said.
Earlier, Yahaya exhorted Namadi to find comfort in God, calling Namadi’s ordeal an unusual test of faith.
“What Allah takes belongs to Him, and what He gives is also His, for everything occurs at its appointed time according to His will.
“As Muslims, we firmly believe that Allah’s destiny cannot be questioned. On this note, I urge you to remain steadfast and embrace Allah’s will.
“On behalf of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Government of Gombe State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and the people of Jigawa State. May Allah forgive their souls and grant them Aljannat Firdaus,” Yahaya said.
