Minister of State of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ramatu Aliyu has lost her mother, Zainab Ali.
The minister’s mother died on Tuesday evening after a brief illness.
Spokesman of the minister Atika Aliyu confirmed the development in a statement.
“With gratitude to Allah and total submission to his will, We announce the demise of Hajia Zainab Sidi Al, the Mother Of Hajia Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu (Honourable Minister of State for FCT). The burial arrangement will be announced later,” he said.
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the minister over the passing of her mother.
In a condolence message by his media aide, Femi Adesina on Wednesday in Abuja, Buhari commiserated with family members, friends and associates of the late matriarch, “who defined her life with kindness, charity and service to humanity’’.
The president noted the outpouring of testimonies over the good life of late Zainab, fondly called “Gogo”, with reflections on her wise counsels.
He also noted with delight Zainab’s diligence in business and enveloping love for her children, orphans, neighbours and community, especially for the underprivileged.
Buhari prayed that God would remember her investments of love on earth and grant her eternal rest.
