The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has lost one of his mothers-in-law, Hajiya Rahmatu Bello Mukaddas.
Hajiya Rahmatu, who was the mother to Hajiya Hussaina — the Speaker’s first wife — passed away on Thursday night, aged 85.
She was buried at the Tukur-Tukur cemetery in Zaria after Jumma’at prayers.
Speaker Abbas attended the burial alongside the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Usman Bello Kumo, Minority Whip, Hon. Ali Isa, some district heads from the Zazzau Emirate, clerics, among many others.
The Speaker described the late Hajiya Rahmatu as a woman of virtue who was a mother to all, noting that she spent her life uplifting the lives of others.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of our mother, Hajiya Rahmatu Bello Mukaddas, who was more than a mother-in-law to me.
“She lived a virtuous life worthy of emulation. Not only was she a peacemaker, she was also a symbol of unity. She lives behind a legacy of selflessness, tolerance, and love,” the Speaker said.
Speaker Abbas prayed to Allah (SWT) to accept the soul of the late Hajiya Rahmatu Bello Mukaddas and make Jannatul Firdaus her final abode.