Dada Yar’adua, the mother of Nigeria’s former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua and former Vice President Shehu Yar’adua, has passed away at the age of 102. She died on Monday evening at her home in Katsina after a brief illness.
Dada Yar’adua was a respected matriarch in the Yar’adua family, which has been deeply involved in Nigeria’s political history. Her son, Umaru Yar’adua, served as Nigeria’s President from 2007 until his untimely death in 2010, while her other son, Shehu Musa Yar’adua, was Vice President under General Olusegun Obasanjo’s military government from 1976 to 1979.
Her passing marks the end of an era for the Yar’adua family and the larger Katsina community, where she was known for her quiet dignity and deep sense of family. Condolences and tributes have begun pouring in from across the country, as many remember her role in nurturing two of Nigeria’s prominent leaders.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family soon, in accordance with Islamic rites. Her death is a significant moment for the Yar’adua family and the nation, as many reflect on the legacy of her sons and the impact they had on Nigeria’s political landscape.
