The mother of Katsina State Governor, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, has died. She was aged 93.
“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,” a statement Sunday morning by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed said.
According to the statement, beyond being the mother of Governor Radda, Hajiya Safara’u nurtured generations of leaders and community pillars.
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.
The statement noted that a true Fulani matriarch, Hajiya Safara’u leaves behind a legacy that reaches far beyond her immediate family with values of integrity, perseverance, and community service continue to inspire all who knew her.
The statement pointed out that members of the public are thereby informed that the late matriarch will be laid to rest today, Sunday March 23 by 4:00 pm in Radda Village, Katsina.
Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari was indeed a remarkable woman whose life touched many. Her legacy of strength, wisdom, and community service will continue to inspire generations. She played a pivotal role in nurturing leaders and strengthening her community. Her life is a testament to the values of integrity and perseverance. How can we ensure that her legacy lives on in the hearts of the younger generation?