Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State joined other prominent Nigerians, including former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, at the National Mosque in Abuja for the funeral prayer of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of Nasir El-Rufai. The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, also attended the Janazah prayer for Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.
The El-Rufai family had announced the burial of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai in Abuja on Sunday, with the funeral prayer scheduled to take place at the National Mosque at 1 pm. Following the prayer, her corpse was conveyed to Gudu Cemetery for burial, in accordance with Islamic injunctions.
The family released a statement expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and condolences during their time of grief. They also prayed for the late Hajiya Umma's soul, asking Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant her the highest place in Aljannatul Firdaus.
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai had passed away in Cairo, Egypt.
The recent passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai serves as a poignant reminder of the transience of life. Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai's family has shown remarkable resilience in the face of grief, and their gratitude for the outpouring of support from Nigerians is heartwarming. However, the passing of a loved one also raises questions about the state of our healthcare system, particularly in the context of Hajiya Umma's death in Cairo, Egypt. This highlights the need for our country to invest in quality healthcare infrastructure and services, so that our citizens can receive timely medical attention without having to seek care abroad.
