Yakubu Dogara’s mother, Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur, has died at age 103.
The former Speaker of House of Representatives announced his mother’s death on his X account in a statement that he signed on behalf of the family on Friday.
“It is with utmost gratitude and complete submission to the will of God Almighty that we announce the transition to glory of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur, which occurred today, Friday, December 22, 2023, at the age of 103 years,” he said.
“We are comforted by the fact that our matriarch lived a life of total commitment, dedication, and service to God and humanity.”
Dogara further mentioned that funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
