Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed his grief over the passing of the mother of former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, Hajjiya Aisa Modu Sheriff.
Hajjiya Aisa passed away on Sunday in Abuja after battling a prolonged illness at the age of 93. She was laid to rest on Monday at the family residence of the former Governor Sheriff in Maiduguri.
Zulum’s condolence was contained in a statement issued by His Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, on Monday.
Zulum noted that the passing of the fomer governor’s mother was saddening not only to her immediate family but also to thousands of the people of Borno.
Zulum extended his condolences to the former Governor, Ali Modu Sherriff, and other family members and associates for the huge loss.
Governor Zulum prays to the Almighty Allah to grant repose to the gentle soul of Hajja Aisa Modu Sherriff.
