Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has extended condolences to former Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and the entire El-Rufai family following the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai on Friday, March 27, 2026.
In an official statement, Governor Sani described the late Hajiya Umma as “a devoted mother and matriarch, a woman of rare grace, moral clarity, and quiet strength.” He highlighted her life of compassion, humility, and selfless service, noting that she was known for extending kindness to the vulnerable, offering counsel and reconciliation in her community, and embodying values of faith, patience, and generosity.
The governor expressed solidarity with the bereaved family during this period of grief and offered prayers for the deceased.
“In this hour of grief, I stand in solemn solidarity with the El-Rufai family, praying that Almighty Allah will forgive her shortcomings, accept her righteous deeds, and grant her eternal repose in Aljannatul Firdaus. May He comfort the bereaved and grant them fortitude to endure this profound loss. Ameen,” the statement read.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
