After a protracted illness, vice president Kashim Shettima’s mother-in-law, Maryam Abubakar-Albishir, 69, passed away in Kano on Sunday night. This was disclosed in a statement released on Monday by vice president Stanley Nkwocha’s representative.
Mr Nkwocha stated that the dead, who was the mother of the vice-president’s wife, Nana Shettima, would be laid to rest in Kano on Monday afternoon, in accordance with Islamic tradition. He described the deceased as an excellent, kind-hearted mother in her neighborhood who was also a devout Muslim.
Mr. Nkwocha remarked, “She was respected for her wisdom, compassion, and commitment to charitable causes.” Many people remember her as a source of wisdom and support for both her family and the Kano community as a whole.
“The nation extends its condolences to the Vice-President Shettima, Mrs Nana Shettima, and their family during this difficult time, while appreciating the life and legacy of the late Hajiya Maryam Albishir.” (NAN)
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