The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the widow of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Hajia Turai Yar’Adua over the demise of her mother-in-law, Hajia Dada Yar’Adua.
Hajia Turai lost her husband, Umaru, on 5 May 2010, almost three years after he assumed the Office of President; while her mother-in-law died on 2 September 2024.
Mrs. Tinubu, who was at the Abuja residence of the former President in company of the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; as well as wives of the Speaker of the House of Representatives; Deputy Senate President and others, pointed out that the late matriarch of the Yar’Adua family lived a fulfilled life as evident in the quality of children she had.
“A truly successful and fulfilled woman is not in the position she holds or wealth but 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, great grand children. That is truly great”, Tinubu said.
She urged Hajia Tuarai to be strong as she would have to step into the shoes of Late Dada Yar’Adua and carry on the legacies of the family as admirably.
The First Lady 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 motherly advice.
“Despite our different political affiliations, we are one family. You have always being there to support me; your advice has always been invaluable”, she said.
Earlier, Hajia Turai described her late mother-in-law as a friend and a sister who encouraged her in trying times.
She thanked Tinubu and her entourage for the visit, which she noted was a great encouragement to the family.
Hajia Shettima prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed, the family left behind and the nation as a whole.
Also present to receive the First Lady were some of the children of former President and extended family members.
Hajia Dada was 102 years old. She was the mother Umaru Musa Yar’Adua; former Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua; and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua.
