President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Sadiya, daughter of Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, who died on Thursday.
In a condolence statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, the president said that the news shocked him.
“My heart and prayers go out to Sen. Wamakko and his family members over this loss.
“Though death is no respecter of age, the loss of such a young woman in her prime is particularly touching.
“I share the pain and grief of Senator Wamakko; I pray to Allah to comfort him and give him the fortitude to overcome this great loss of a dear daughter.
”May Allah grant her eternal bliss and reward her good deeds with paradise,” he added.
Also The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has condoled with former governor of Sokoto State, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, over the death of his daughter, Sadiya.
The Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, in a condolence message on behalf of his colleagues issued on Monday, expressed deep grief over the sudden demise of Sadiya, who died in child birth.
Fayemi described the death as a great loss to her family and the entire people of Sokoto State.
“This is a sad development for which we cannot question our creator. Even as we grieve over the demise of this young and promising woman.
“We must accept it as the will of Allah and pray that Allah will forgive her sins and grant her eternal rest in Jannatul Fiddausi.”
Fayemi express the deep condolences of the governors to the entire Wamakko family over the sad incident.
He prayed Allah to comfort Wamakko and members of his family at the difficult moment.
