President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Dayyabatu Lawal, who passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late Hajiya Dayyabatu as a devout, kind-hearted, and selfless woman who lived a life centred on service to God, her family, and her community.
President Tinubu said the virtues of integrity, humility, and compassion that define the Minister’s public service reflect the strong moral foundation instilled in him by his late mother.
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He noted that her influence was evident in her son’s commitment to duty and his approach to governance.
While commiserating with the Minister, his family, and the people of Kaduna State, the President prayed for Almighty Allah to grant Hajiya Dayyabatu a place in Jannah and to comfort her loved ones during their time of grief.
He urged the family to find solace in the enduring legacy of faith, love, and service that the deceased left behind.