Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has passed away.
The family confirmed her death in a statement on Sunday, announcing that her Janazah (funeral prayer) will be held after the Zuhr prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the National Mosque.
The late Hajiya Hadiza Jega was widely recognised for her contributions to education and community development, particularly in northern Nigeria.
In addition to his past role at INEC, Prof. Jega currently serves as Co-Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee and Special Adviser to the President on Livestock Development, as well as Pro-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University and Usman Danfodio University.
The family prayed for her soul to be granted Aljannatul Firdaus and called on friends, associates, and well-wishers to remember them in prayers during this period of mourning.
Bayero University Kano also announced her passing, expressing condolences to the family and praying for strength and comfort in this difficult time.
