Dr. Mairiga took the decision to postpone the wedding as a mark of respect and solidarity with the governor during this difficult time…
By Ali Ali Rabiu, Dutse
Saturday, 28th December, 2024.
In a show of solidarity and sympathy, Dr. Haruna Mairiga, Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (JSEMA), has postponed his daughter’s wedding Khadija Haruna Mairiga indefinitely, following the devastating double tragedy that befell Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi.
The governor lost his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi, and his son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, within a span of just 24 hours. The tragic events have sent shockwaves across Jigawa State, with many expressing their condolences to the governor and his family.
According to Muhammad Bala Sunusi Garingabas, Director Planning and statistics JSEMA, Dr. Mairiga took the decision to postpone the wedding as a mark of respect and solidarity with the governor during this difficult time. The wedding, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday 28th December, 2024, will now be held at a later date.
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The postponement of the wedding is a testament to the widespread sympathy and solidarity with the governor, who is still reeling from the loss of his loved ones. The people of Jigawa State are currently mourning the loss of the governor’s mother and son, and messages of condolence have been pouring in from various organizations and individuals.
Governor Namadi’s son, Abdulwahab, died in a car accident on December 26, 2024, while driving from Kafin Hausa to Dutse, just a day after his grandmother’s passing. The accident occurred near Agura village, resulting in the loss of one other life, while several friends who were with Abdulwahab sustained injuries.
The double tragedy has brought the state together, with many calling for prayers and support for the governor and his family during this difficult time. The postponement of Dr. Mairiga’s daughter’s wedding is just one example of the widespread solidarity and sympathy with the governor.