Mallam Adamu Adamu, Hon Min of Education
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu over the transition of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Adamu Gamawa at the age of 106.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu who disclosed this on Sunday stated that President Buhari received the news with sadness noting that the death of a mother irrespective of age is usually painful.
“I am sad to know about the demise of Hajiya Fatima. My condolences to the family, government and people of Bauchi State. May her soul rest in peace”, President Buhari stated.
The statement added that Adamu’s late 106-year-old-mother fondly called “Baba,” was laid to rest in Katagum last Friday. She descended from the family of Wakilin Makaman Katagum, and was married to the late Katukan Katagum, Adamu’s father.
Similarly, President Buhari commiserated with the Minister of State, Power, Prince Goddy Jedy-Agba over his mother’s death, Mrs. Gertrude Amokeye Jedy-Agba, fondly known as ‘Mama Nurse’.
In the condolence letter, President Buhari was saddened by the death of the Minister’s mother who was a reputable community leader and philanthropist.
“I am saddened to hear about the death Mrs. Gertrude Jedy-Agba. She was a phenomenal personality who did exceptional work as a caregiver,” the President said in his condolence message.
“On behalf of my family and the nation, I console Minister Jedy-Agba, husband of the deceased, the Paramount Ruler of Obudu, Cross River State, HRH Uti Joseph Davies Agba, Uti Itedem III, of Ukpirinyi, Utugwang, and the government and people of Cross River State over this irreparable loss,” President Buhari added.
