Prominent Nigerian leaders across political lines including Kaduna state Governor, Uba Sani on Sunday, gathered at the National Mosque in Abuja for the funeral prayers (Janazah) of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
JomogNews reports that the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, also attended the Janazah prayer for Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.
The El-Rufai family had earlier announced that the burial of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai will take place in Abuja on Sunday.
According to a statement released on behalf of the family by Bello El-Rufai, her funeral prayer will take place at the National Mosque, Abuja, at 1 pm.
The statement added that after the prayers, her corpse will be conveyed to Gudu Cemetery for burial in accordance with Islamic injunctions.
“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,” the statement read.
JomogNews recalls that the late Hajiya Umma, died in Cairo, Egypt.
