Ex-Senate President Lawan pays condolence visit to Jigawa Gov over mother, son’s deaths

By Musa Baba Adamu

President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, yesterday, paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Jigawa State, Alh. Umar Namadi, at his mother’s residence in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa state.
The visit was to condole the Governor and his family over the deaths of his mother, Hajiya Maryam Umar Namadi, and son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi.
Senator Lawan, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, arrived Hajiya Maryam’s residence at exactly 10:01am. Upon his arrival, prayers were offered by all present for the souls of the deceased.
Speaking on his visit, Senator Lawan said: “I am deeply saddened by the news of this double tragedy. The sudden loss of loved ones is always a painful experience, but the simultaneous loss of both a mother and a son is beyond words.
“Hajiya Maryam’s passing is a profound blow to all who knew her, as she was not only a devout Muslim who influenced the lives of so many positively, but also the matriarch of the family.
“The Governor’s son, Abdulwahab, aged 24, died in a car accident yesterday, Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was a such promising young man with a bright future ahead of him. His passing is a tragic loss for the Governor’s family and for the nation.
“On behalf of my constituents and family, I pray that Allah (SWT) grant Governor Umar Namadi and his family the strength and fortitude to bear this immense loss. May the souls of Hajiya Maryam Umar Namadi, and Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, rest in Aljannatul Firdaus. Ameen.”