El-Rufai Loses Mother, Hajiya Umma, in Egypt
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.
She passed away in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness. A family source confirmed that she had been living in Egypt with her son since he left office in 2023.
The late matriarch is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Her grandson, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, also took to X to mourn her passing.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return.
“I would like to inform the public of the demise of my Grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai who passed away a few hours ago. She is the biological mother of our father, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
“We are grateful for the life she lived and may Allah SWT bless her gentle soul. May He bless the soul of the parents we have lost. On behalf of our family, we seek your prayers. Thank you,” the post
