The Katsina Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has joined others mourning the death of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, mother of Katsina state Governor, Dikko Radda.
The death was announced on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed.
His statement announcing the death read “With profound sadness, the Government of Katsina State announces the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the beloved mother of Gov. Dikko Radda.” Hajiya Safara’u departed this world last night at the blessed age of 93.
“She was a woman of remarkable strength and dignity with wisdom flowed from decades of lived experience.
“Her children include the current Village Head of Radda, Alhaji Kabir Umar-Radda, and Hajiya Hauwa Umar-Radda, former wife of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua.
“A true Fulani matriarch, Hajiya Safara’u leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond her immediate family.
“Her values of integrity, perseverance, and community service continue to inspire all who knew her.”
The Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists -NUJ, in its reaction to the death , said it was deeply saddened by the passing of Hajiya SAFARA’U.
A statement personally signed by the council chairman,Tukur Dan-Ali Hassan read “The demise of Hajiya Safara’u is a great loss not only to the family but to the entire residents and indigenes of Katsina State.
“Her remarkable contributions to the growth and prosperity of our dear state will forever be remembered by the present and future generations to come.
“While extending our heartfelt condolence on behalf of all the working Journalists in Katsina State, we also prayed Allah to grant her Aljannatul Firdausi.
We urge all the working Journalists in Katsina State to keep late Hajiya Safara’u Ummaru Radd’a in our prayers especially in this sacred month of Ramadan.”