From Maryam Aminu, Kaduna
The funeral prayers of late Hajiya Umma Elrufai, the mother of former Kaduna State governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, will take place at National Mosque, Abuja today (Sunday).
In a statement issued by Bello El-Rufai, a House of Representatives member representing Kaduna North and chairman House Committee on Banking Regulations, on behalf of the family, noted that the funeral prayers will be observed at 1pm immediately after Zuhr prayers.
The statement said thereafter, her corpse will be conveyed to Gudu cemetery for final burial in accordance with Islamic injunctions.
The statement reads, “ln the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
“On behalf of the elders and the entire family, we wish to formally announce the Janazah Prayer for our beloved grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who returned to her Creator yesterday.
“The Janazah Prayer will take place as follows:National Mosque Abuja,on
Sunday. 29th March, 2026 by 1:00 pm prompt, and burial at Gudu Cemetery (follows immediately after)
“We deeply appreciate the outpouring of prayers, visits, and condolences during this moment of grief.
“May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive her shortcomings, expand her grave, and grant her the highest place in Aljannatul Firdaus.“
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