Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Sunday condoled with former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman and Special Adviser on Livestock Development, Prof. Attahiru Jega, over the death of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega.
Gov. Aliyu described her death as a great loss, not only to the family but also to the nation at large.
He urged Prof. Jega and other members of the family to take heart and accept the loss as the will of Almighty Allah, noting that death is inevitable.
The governor prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased her shortcomings, grant her Jannatul Firdaus, and comfort the bereaved family.
Late Hajiya Hadiza Jega died at the age of 40. Her funeral prayer was held at the Abuja National Mosque, after which she was buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
Gov. Aliyu was accompanied on the condolence visit to Prof. Jega’s residence in Gwarimpa, Abuja, by the Senior Special Assistant on Administration and Legal Matters, Gandi Umar Muhammad, mni, and Ahmed Gohe Tafida.
The information was contained in a press release issued by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa.
6 April 2026
