Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to his Katsina State counterpart, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, on the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari.
He said the 93-year-old matriarch, who died in the late hours of Saturday, lived a fulfilled life and witnessed her children and grandchildren achieve great heights during her lifetime.
Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, urged Governor Radda and the entire family as well as friends and the deceased person’s associates to accept Hajiya Baribari departure in good faith.
He described the late Hajiya Baribari as a woman of remarkable strength and dignity whose wisdom and grace touched the lives of many, particularly Governor Radda and his siblings, as well as members of her community.
“On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Lagos State, I extend my deepest condolences to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State and his family on the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari.
“Hajiya Baribari was a beacon of inspiration in her community. She impacted many lives positively during her lifetime. She left a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire those who benefitted from her.
“I pray that Allah will grant Hajiya Baribari eternal peace in Aljannah Firdaus and comfort her family, friends and associates,” Governor Sanwo-Olu prayed.
SIGNED
GBOYEGA AKOSILE
SPECIAL ADVISER – MEDIA AND PUBLICITY
24 MARCH, 2025
