The first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday, paid a condolence visit to Hajia Turai Yar’Adua, the wife of late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, over the demise of her mother-in-law, Hajia Dada Yar’Adua.
The first lady, who was at the Abuja residence of the former president was accompanied by the wife of the vice president, Hajia Nana Shettima; wives of the Speaker, House of Representatives and Deputy Senate President among others.
She pointed out that the late matriarch of the Yar’Adua family lived a fulfilled life as evident in the quality of children she had.
“A truly successful and fulfilled woman is not in the position she holds or wealth, but how well she managed the family, train the children and leave a legacy for generations yet unborn. All of these, Dada was able to accomplish. She saw her grandchildren, great grandchildren. That is truly great,” she said.
Mrs Tinubu urged Hajia Turai to be strong, noting that she will have to step into the shoes of her late mother-in-law and carry on the legacies of the family admirably.
She thanked the former first lady for always being a pillar of support to her and the wife of the vice president, especially her motherly advice.
“Despite our different political affiliations, we are one family. You have always been there to support me, your advice has always been invaluable,” the first lady added.
Earlier in her remarks, the former first lady described her late mother-in-law as a friend and sister, who encouraged her in trying times.
She thanked the Sen Tinubu and her delegation for the visit, noting that it was a great encouragement to the family.
Hajia Shettima prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed, the family she left behind and the nation at large.
Also present to receive the first lady were some of the children of late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and extended family members.
Hajia Dada Yar’Adua died on Monday, September 2 at the age of 102 years. She was the mother to the late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua.
