Gov. Buni condoles with VP Shettima over stepmother’s death
Story from Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State was in Maiduguri, on Friday, to condole with Vice President Kashim Shettima over the death of his stepmother, Hajiya Hauwa Abba Kormi.
Hajiya Hauwa died on Thursday after a protracted illness at the age of 69.
Late Hauwa was buried according to Islamic rites on Thursday at Shettimari, Lawan Bukar, Maiduguri, Borno State. She is survived by five children.
Governor Buni, who led a state delegation, described the death of Hajiya Hauwa as a sad loss to the family, the community, and Borno State.
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He prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and to the family, the fortitude to bear the loss.
“May Allah (SWT) forgive her shortcomings and grant her Aljannatu firdaus, and to your family, the government and people of Borno State, the fortitude to bear the loss,” Governor Buni prayed.
Responding, Vice President Shettima thanked Governor Buni, the government and people of Yobe State, for identifying with their family at this trying moment.
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“I sincerely appreciate this show of love and concern. I thank you so much,” the Vice President said.
Similarly, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, appreciated Governor Buni and his entourage for the condolence visit.
