A delegation from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by its Chairman and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak has paid a condolence visit to Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari.
The delegation was received by Gov Dikko Radda in Katsina, a statement by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to Gov Radda has said.
During the visit, the Chairman of the Forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, expressed the purpose of their journey, “We are here to commiserate with our colleague, the Governor of Katsina State, over the passing away of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u. No one can imagine the pain of losing a parent.”
He further offered prayers, asking “Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljanna Firdausi and give the governor the fortitude to bear the loss.”
The delegation included Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State.
Responding on behalf of Governor Radda, Deputy Governor Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe expressed appreciation for the delegation’s visit and noted that several governors had also paid individual condolence visits to Katsina.
“The Governors of Jigawa and Kano were able to attend the funeral of the deceased due to the proximity of their respective states,” Deputy Governor Jobe explained
