By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Vice President of Nigeria, Sen. Kashim Shettima, on the demise of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Maryam Abubakar Albishir who passed away yesterday at the age of 69 after a protracted illness.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the late Hajiya Maryam as an exemplary mother and a cornerstone of her family. He remarked, “We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hajiya Maryam Abubakar Albishir. Her loss is felt not only by her family but Gombe State and the entire nation.”
On behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, Governor Inuwa Yahaya extended his condolences to the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, his wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima, and the entire bereaved family members. He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant her eternal rest in Aljannat Firdaus.
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