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  • President celebrates Iya Abubakar at 90

    President celebrates Iya Abubakar at 90

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Professor Iya Abubakar, a distinguished elder statesman and celebrated Mathematician on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

    In a statement issued yesterday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Prof. Abubakar’s remarkable contributions to Nigeria across academia, public service, and politics, describing him as a beacon of knowledge and patriotism.

    Prof. Abubakar, a former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, served as Minister of Defence during Nigeria’s Second Republic and represented Adamawa North in the Senate from 1999 to 2007.

    His groundbreaking work in Mathematics and Computer Science continues to inspire generations of scholars and professionals in these fields.

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    The President lauded Prof. Abubakar’s commitment to mentoring younger Nigerians in retirement, highlighting the professor’s enduring dedication to the nation’s growth and development.

    “Prof. Abubakar’s dignified life and unwavering service to Nigeria exemplify the values of hard work, wisdom, and humility.

    “On this milestone occasion, I pray for his continued robust health and guidance as a source of inspiration to our nation,” President Tinubu stated.

    Prof. Iya Abubakar remains an iconic figure in Nigeria’s academic and public spheres, celebrated for his intellectual contributions and patriotic service.

    His 90th birthday marks a significant milestone in a life dedicated to nation-building.

  • President condoles with Iya Abubakar over wife’s demise

    President condoles with Iya Abubakar over wife’s demise

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to elder statesman and former Minister of Defence, Prof. Iya Abubakar, over the passing of his wife, Hajiya Ummu Abubakar.

    A statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, reads: “President Bola Tinubu commiserates with elder statesman and former Minister of Defence, Professor Iya Abubakar, over the passing of his wife, Ummu Abubakar.

    “Hajiya Ummu Abubakar passed away in Abuja. She was 78.

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    “The President states that the deceased, who was also the mother-in-law to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, will be remembered for her devotion to God and dedication to family values.

    “President Tinubu prays for God’s mercy on the departed and urges her family to maintain the good name she left behind.”