The First Lady, who was at the Abuja residence of the former president in company of the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, wife of the Deputy Senate President and others, 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 leaves a legacy for the generations yet unborn. All of these Dada was able to accomplish. She saw her grandchildren, great grandchildren. That is truly great,” she said
Tinubu urged Mrs Yar’Adua to be strong as she will have to step into the shoes of late Dada Yar’Adua and carry on the legacies of the family.
She thanked the former First Lady for always being a pillar of support to both her and the wife of the Vice President especially with her mother advice.
“Despite our different political affiliations, we are one family. You have always being there to support me; your advice has always been invaluable,” she said.
Earlier in her remarks, the former First Lady described her late mother-in-law as a friend and a sister who encouraged her in trying times.
She thanked Tinubu and others on her entourage for the visit which she noted was a great encouragement to the family.
The Vice President’s wife, Hajia Nana Shettima, prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed, the family left behind and the nation as a whole.
Also present to receive the First Lady were some of children of the former President and extended family members.
Hajia Dada Yar’Adua died on Monday 2nd of September at the age of 102. She was the mother to the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua.
