Former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, has lost his wife, Hadiza.
Her death was announced in a post on Facebook by Bayero University Kano, BUK where Prof Jega had served as Vice Chancellor.
The post reads: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un.
“With total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the passing of the wife of our former Vice-Chancellor, Prof.Attahiru Jega, OFR.
“Her Janazah will be held immediately after Zuhr prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja, today Sunday, 5th April 2026.
“May Allah grant her Aljannatul Firdaus and forgive her shortcomings.
May He also grant the family the strength and patience to bear this loss.
Ameen.