Ex-President Yar’Adua’s mother, Hajiya Dada, dies at 102

The mother of the late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, popularly known as Hajiya Dada, has died at the age of 102.

Hajiya Dada died after a protracted illness on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Suleiman stated that the late former president’s mother was survived by many children, grand, and great-grandchildren.

Among her sons is the senator representing Katsina Central Senatorial District, Abdulaziz Musa-Yar’adua.

Her funeral prayer is scheduled to be conducted by 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3.