AWC Statehouse Desk
April 5, 2026
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to Professor Attahiru Jega, the Special Adviser to the President on Livestock Development, over the transition of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega.
In a show of solidarity and national mourning, Vice President Kashim Shettima joined family, friends, and associates at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Sunday for the Janazah (funeral) prayer.
Representing the President, the Vice President formally conveyed the nation’s sympathies to Professor Jega and the bereaved family.
A Legacy of Grace and Support
President Tinubu paid tribute to the late Hajiya Hadiza, describing her as a pillar of strength and a woman of “uncommon grace and character.”
He noted that her steadfast support was the anchor that allowed Professor Jega to serve the nation with distinction in various capacities, most notably during his tenure as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Beyond her role within the family, the President extolled her quiet but impactful contributions to education and community development, noting that her life was a testament to service and humility.
The President’s Message
In a personal message of comfort to the former INEC Chairman, President Tinubu stated:
“Dear Professor Jega, it is with a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of your beloved wife of over 40 years. Hajiya was an exceptional woman. I mourn this painful loss with you and your family and pray that God Almighty grants her Aljannatul Firdaus. I stand with you and your family at this difficult time.”
The Presidency has asked Nigerians to keep the Jega family in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this period of profound grief.
