Nigeria, March 29 -- A cross-section of Nigeria's political, traditional, and business elite gathered in Abuja on Sunday for the burial of Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

The funeral prayers (Jana'iza) were held at the National Mosque in Abuja, drawing governors, federal officials, party leaders, and dignitaries from across the country.

Among those present were Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani; National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli; former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.

Also in attendance were business magnate Aliko Dangote; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; former Minister of Communication...