Abuja, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to Professor Attahiru Jega, the Special Adviser on Livestock Development and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the passing of his wife, Hajiya Hadiza Jega.
The President’s message was formally conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who attended the Janazah (Islamic funeral prayer) for the deceased at the National Mosque in Abuja on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Okay News understands that in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the late Hajiya Hadiza as a woman of “uncommon grace, character, and a strong anchor” who supported her husband throughout his demanding public service career.
The President also praised her dedication to education and community development. In his direct tribute to the grieving former INEC boss, Tinubu stated, “Dear Professor Jega, it is with a heavy heart that I receive the news of the passing of your beloved wife of over 40 years. Hajiya was an exceptional woman.”
He concluded his message by stating, “I mourn this painful loss with you and your family and pray that God Almighty grant her Aljannatul Firdaus. I stand with you and your family at this difficult time.”
