Buhari, Lawan mourn Senator Gaya’s wife

Bolaji Ogundele and Sanni Ologun, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Senator Kabiru Haha over the death of his wife, Hajiya Halima Gaya.

President Buhari, in a statement  by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, described late Hajiya Halima as a “remarkable woman who dedicated herself to promoting education’’.

The President commended her investments in establishment of private schools, adding: “It is a laudable initiative which should be emulated by others.

“Education is the tool for modern development and no country can afford to ignore its vital role in our lives.

“My heart goes out to Sen. Gaya and the people of Kano State. May Allah grant them the fortitude to bear this great loss.’’

President Buhari also prayed that the Almighty God will accept the soul of the departed and reward her good deeds with paradise.

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, also expressed his condolences.

Lawan, according to a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja, commiserated with the people and government of Kano State over the tragic loss of a pillar behind their former Governor.

“I express my heartfelt condolences to the Gaya family and share their grief over the death of a beloved wife and loving mother.

“May Almighty Allah console the entire family, give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and accept the soul of the departed,” Lawan said.