Musawa loses mother as family announces funeral arrangements in Abuja

The family of Hajiya Fatima Ladi Binta Musa Musawa, mother of the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has announced her passing.

According to a family statement, the funeral prayer (Salatul Janazah) for the deceased will take place on Saturday at the National Mosque in Abuja immediately after the Zuhr prayer scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

The statement said Hajiya Fatima would be laid to rest at the Gudu Cemetery following the funeral rites.

Family members, friends, associates and members of the Muslim community have been invited to attend the prayer session and offer prayers for the repose of her soul.

The family also prayed for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness for the deceased, asking that she be granted Aljannatul Firdaus.

“May Almighty Allah forgive and grant her Aljannatul Firdaus. Ameen,” the statement said.

The death of Hajiya Fatima has attracted condolences from sympathisers and well-wishers, who have continued to pray for strength and comfort for the Musawa family during the period of mourning.