NSA Ribadu mourns death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of ex-Kaduna Governor

The National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has mourned the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai household and parent of erstwhile Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that Hajiya Umma died connected Friday, March 27, 2026, successful Cairo, Egypt, wherever she had been receiving aesculapian attraction for age-related wellness complications.

In a statement, Ribadu said “I americium profoundly saddened to larn of the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family. I person fond memories of shared moments with her and her motherly care. At a clip similar this, words tin connection small comfortableness for specified a profound loss.

“My heartfelt condolences to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and the full family. May Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings, assistance her eternal remainder successful Aljannah Firdaus, and springiness the household the spot to carnivore this loss,” it concluded.

NSA Ribadu mourns decease of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, parent of ex-Kaduna Governor