President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to a former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, on the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma.

Hajiya Umma died on Friday in Cairo after illness.

Tinubu, in a statement released late on Friday night and signed by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, praised the remarkable life she lived.

It read in part: “Nasir, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, which happened today in Cairo.

“As someone who had also lost an old mother, I share in your grief. I understand the depth of your loss.

“Losing a mother is a pain unlike any other. I know that no words can fully ease your sorrow, but I pray that the memories of her love, wisdom, and guidance bring you comfort in the days ahead.

“I also hope you find strength in the remarkable life she lived and the values she instilled in the entire family.”