President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State over the passing of his 101 year old mother, Hajiya Hauwau Oziohu Bello.
In a statement today, March 15, the president prayed to God to comfort her family and loved ones, even as he advised the governor, family members and all associates of Hajiya Bello to find solace in the grace of long life given to the matriarch.
The President acknowledged the strength of character of the departed mother in bringing up her children, grandchildren and great-grand children in fear of God, while promoting strong moral values in her community.
President Buhari believed that the legacies of generosity, kindness and virtue that Hajiya Bello lived by, and consistently advocated will always be remembered.
He advised the family and all citizens of Kogi State to immortalize the matriarch by promoting her values, praying that God will grant her soul peaceful rest.
A statement earlier today, March 15, personally signed by Givernor Yahaya Adoza Bello on behalf of the family, said Hajia Hauwa died at the age of 101 years in Abuja and would be buried tomorrow, Monday16 March,2020.
The statement reads in part said: “With total submission to the will of Allah, on behalf of the family of Alhaji Bello Ipemida Ochi, We regret to announce the passing away of our matriarch , Hajia Hauwau Oziohu Bello who answered the call of Allah this evening after a brief illness.”
“We are relieved that her passing was peaceful and painless. Her funeral will be held on Monday, 16th of March, 2020 by 10am at Her resident in Nagazi, Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State in accordance with Islamic rites. “Until her death, she was 101years and survived by children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
