Governor Abba Yusuf has condoled with the deputy managing director of the Kano State Road Traffic Agency, Auwalu Aranposu, over the death of his mother, Maryam Alhassan.

Ms Alhassan died Sunday after a brief illness. She was 75. She had seven children. Mr Aranposu was her second child.

In a statement on Sunday, the governor described the deceased as a woman of exemplary character, humility, and compassion, deeply committed to her family and community.

“Hajiya Maryam lived a virtuous and commendable life, dedicating herself to raising her children and positively impacting those around her,” he said.