Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of late former Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has passed away in Katsina. She died on Thursday, marking the end of an era for the influential Yar’Adua family, who have played a significant role in Nigerian politics for decades.
Hajia Yar’Adua was a respected matriarch in Katsina State, known for her humility, strength, and dedication to her family. Her son, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, served as Nigeria’s President from 2007 until his untimely death in 2010.