Abuja, NIGERIA – The family of Professor Attahiru Jega, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, has been thrown into mourning following the passing of his wife.
Okay News gathered that the Janazah (Islamic funeral prayer) for the deceased is scheduled to hold today, Sunday, April 5, 2026, immediately after the Zuhr (afternoon) prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja.
An official announcement confirming her demise prayed for Allah to grant her Aljannatul Firdaus and forgive her shortcomings, while also asking for strength and patience for the grieving family to bear the heavy loss.
While the announcement kept the focus on her peaceful transition, the news has drawn widespread condolences from across the country due to the prominent national standing of her husband. Professor Jega is a highly respected academic and public servant who oversaw the nation’s electoral processes from 2010 to 2015, most notably conducting the historic 2015 general elections.
Beyond his pivotal tenure at the electoral commission, Jega is widely recognized for his time as the Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University and his earlier leadership as the president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). He remains celebrated as an astute intellectual with a strong sense of ethics, and the nation now stands in solidarity with his family during this difficult time of grief.
