President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, following the death of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega.
The message was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who attended the Janazah prayer for the late Hajiya Hadiza at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Sunday.
In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Hajiya Hadiza as a woman of “uncommon grace and character” and a steadfast supporter of Professor Jega throughout his public service. He also praised her contributions to education and community development.
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“Dear Professor Jega, it is with a heavy heart that I receive the news of the passing of your beloved wife of over 40 years. Hajiya was an exceptional woman.
“I mourn this painful loss with you and your family and pray that God Almighty grant her Aljannatul Firdaus. I stand with you and your family at this difficult time,” the President said.
Recall that Bayero University, Kano announced the passing of Hajiya Jega, who was married to Professor Jega, a former Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
The university said her Janazah prayer was held immediately after Zuhr at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Sunday, April 5, 2026.