Vice-President Shettima’s mother-in-law dies at 69
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has lost his mother-in-law, Maryam Abubakar-Albishir, 69, who passed away in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness.
The spokesperson for the vice-president, Stanley Nkwocha, announced this in a statement on Monday.
Mr Nkwocha said that the deceased, who was the mother of the vice-president’s wife, Nana Shettima, would be laid to rest on Monday afternoon in Kano, in accordance with Islamic injunction.
He said that the deceased was known as an exemplary, kind-hearted mother in her community and a devoted Muslim.
Mr Nkwocha stated, “She was respected for her wisdom, compassion, and dedication to charitable causes. Many remember her as a source of guidance and support, both within her family and in the wider community in Kano.
“The nation extends its condolences to the Vice-President Shettima, Mrs Nana Shettima, and their family during this difficult time, while appreciating the life and legacy of the late Hajiya Maryam Albishir.”
(NAN)
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