NSA Ribadu mourns death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of ex-Kaduna Governor

The National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has mourned the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family and mother of former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that Hajiya Umma died on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been receiving medical care for age-related health complications.

In a statement, Ribadu said “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family. I have fond memories of shared moments with her and her motherly care. At a time like this, words can offer little comfort for such a profound loss.

“My heartfelt condolences to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and the entire family. May Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings, grant her eternal rest in Aljannah Firdaus, and give the family the strength to bear this loss,” it concluded.

NSA Ribadu mourns death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of ex-Kaduna Governor