The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Mallam Umar Dikko Radda, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umar Bare-Bari Radda.
During the visit to the Government House in Katsina, the Minister extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of himself, his family, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, and the entire staff of the Ministry of Defence.
He prayed for the soul of the deceased, asking Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings, grant her eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus, and provide the Governor and his family with strength to bear the loss.
The Minister was accompanied by Hon. Idris Garba Jahun, former Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, as well as Hon. Abubakar Sadiq Jallo and Hon. Mas’ud A. Naruwa, members of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Hadejia and Babura, respectively.
The visit underscores the strong bond between the Minister and the Katsina State Government, as well as the deep sense of solidarity among public officials during times of grief.
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