Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has joined family members, government officials and other dignitaries to offer prayers for the late Abubakar Mohammed, father of Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe.
Mohammed died on Monday and was buried the same day following the Janaza prayer at Dan Fodio Mosque, Unguwan Sanusi, in Kaduna South Local Government Area, in line with Islamic traditions.
The three-day prayer session in his honour took place on Wednesday at the official residence of the deputy governor along Tafawa Balewa Way, Kaduna.
Speaking on behalf of the state government, Sani expressed sympathy with Balarabe and her family, describing the death of a parent as a painful experience.
He said the government shared in their loss and prayed that God would grant them the strength to overcome the difficult period.
“The death of a parent leaves a void that words can scarcely describe. As Her Excellency and her family navigate this painful loss, may they find solace in the love they shared, the memories they cherish and the enduring value of his guidance,” the governor said.
Sani also described the deceased as a compassionate individual and respected community leader who dedicated much of his life to the welfare of others.
He said Mohammed was a father figure and mentor whose home remained open to people seeking counsel and guidance.
“He was our mentor, and his death is a great loss to all of us because we considered him as our father. His doors were always open to us whenever we needed advice. He was always ready to listen to us and guide us,” he added.
The governor noted that Mohammed’s death extended beyond his immediate family, saying many people who benefited from his fatherly guidance would equally feel his absence.
He prayed for Allah’s forgiveness for the deceased and his admission into Aljannah Firdausi.
Among those present at the prayer session were family members, top government officials, religious and traditional leaders, friends and other sympathisers.
Islamic scholars who led prayers for the deceased included Imam Abdulkarim Hashim, Malam Abdullahi Mai Barota, Sheikh Jafar Musa, Imam Musa Yahaya, Malam Tukur Abdussalam, Imam Mai Tafsiri and Imam Hussaini Nasarawa.
