Defense Minister Condoles With Jigawa Gov Over Mother’s Death
By Lynn Adda
The Minister of Defence, Hon Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar A. Namadi, following the demise of his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, who passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

Hon Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
The Minister’s condolence message is contained in a Ministry of Defense Press Release signed by the Personal Assistant to the Minister on Media and Publicity, Mallam Mati Ali.
“I was deeply shocked to receive the heartbreaking news of the demise of Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, the beloved mother of the Governor of Jigawa State.”
The Minister extended his deepest sympathies to the Governor, his family, and the people of Jigawa State over this profound loss, describing it as a great tragedy.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, praying Almighty Allah to grant her Jannatul Firdaus and to provide her family with strength and divine comfort during this difficult time.