By Tanimu Nasidi.
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Alhaji Sulaiman Baba Ali has condole the entire Aliyu family on the death of their mother, Hajiya Safawu Aliyu.
Baba Ali, who spoke glowingly of late Hajiya Safawu, stated she raised a good family that not only the families are proud of, but the entire community and the state in general.
Baba Ali made this known in Lokoja on Saturday during the 8-day Fidau prayer for the deceased.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Alhaji Tijjani Aliyu, the Executive Director of Keystone Bank and the entire Aliyu family at this time ovwe the loss of their mother, the late Hajiya Safawu Aliyu.
“Hajiya Safawu lived a fulfilled life as a mother and wife, which is evident from the fact that she helped to raise one of finest patriots and philanthropist, She will be dearly missed,” he said.
In his condolence message the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Keystone Bank, Alhaji Abubakar Danlami Sule pray Allah to grant the family of Alhaji Aliyu the fortitude to bear the irreparable lost.
“We pray that the Almighty Allah, to granted her aljanat Firdausi, may He in his infinite mercy bless, guide and continue to protect the family that she has left behind. We also pray, that the Almighty Allah in his infinite mercies and grace, grant her a place amongst the righteous ones in Al Jannah Firdausi,” Danladi stated.
The eight day fida’u prayer of late Hajiya Safawu Aliyu was led by the acting Chief Imam of Lokoja Juma’a Mosque, Malam Aminu Sha’aban and was attended by friends and sympathisers within and outside the state.