The Northern States Governors' Forum (NSGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hajiya Hadiza Jega, wife of former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman Professor Attahiru Jega. She died on Sunday and was buried after Islamic funeral prayers at the National Mosque in Abuja. The NSGF Chairman, Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, conveyed the group's condolences in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ismaila Uba Misilli. Governor Yahaya described the loss as painful and profound, not only for the Jega family but for all who knew her. He praised Hajiya Hadiza for her humility, grace, and dedication to family values, saying her passing has left a significant void. The governor urged the family to find comfort in her legacy of kindness, faith, and compassion. He offered prayers for Professor Jega, their children, and extended family, asking for strength and patience. He also prayed that Allah forgives her shortcomings, accepts her good deeds, and grants her Aljannatul Firdaus.
A show of unity from 19 northern governors is rare, and their collective mourning for Hajiya Hadiza Jega underscores her standing beyond just being Professor Jega's wife. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya's personal issuance of the statement signals a level of regional respect tied to both family and public service. For Nigerians, this reflects how personal loss can momentarily align political figures around shared cultural and religious values. It also quietly reaffirms the influence figures like Jega continue to hold in national discourse.
