Nigeria, March 28 -- Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has sent his condolences to former governor Nasir El-Rufai, whose mother, Umma El-Rufai, died on Friday.

In a statement issued on behalf of the Kaduna State Government and its people, Mr Sani described the departed matriarch as a woman of "rare grace, moral clarity, and quiet strength," whose life was defined by compassion, humility, and service to humanity.

"Hajiya Umma El-Rufai was not only a devoted mother and matriarch, but also a steady source of counsel and reconciliation in her community," the governor said. "She embodied enduring values of faith, patience, and generosity, extending kindness to the vulnerable and dignity to all."

Mr Sani said he stood in "solemn solidarity" wit...