The mother of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has passed away at 103 years.
Her death was announced by the former Speaker in a statement on Friday evening.
Expressing submission to God’s will, he highlighted his mother’s life of commitment and service to God and humanity.
The lawmaker who represented Dass/Tafawa Balewa/ Bogoro Constituency said that “it is with utmost gratitude and total submission to the will of God Almighty that we announce the transition to glory of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur which occurred today, Friday, December 22, 2023, at the age of 103 years.”
The lawmaker said he would announce funeral arrangements at a later time.
