The Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has extended his condolence to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, following the passing of his motheer, Mama Lydia Yilwatda.

Radda in a statement, issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ibrahim Mohammed on Monday in Abuja described Mama Lydia as a matriarch of faith and character.

According to him, her life of sacrifice, discipline, and devotion helped shape a son who today shoulders the enormous responsibility of leading Nigeria’s ruling party.

“The loss of a mother is one of the deepest pains a child can know. Mama Lydia was not just Yilwatda’s mother, she was his guide, anchor, and the moral compass that prepared him for a life of service.

“Her values live on in him, and through him, in our party and our nation,” Radda said.

He further noted that late Mama Lydia passing is not only a personal loss to the Yilwatda’s family, but also to the larger APC family, where she was widely respected for her simplicity, kindness, and commitment to the faith.

He said even though not in public office, her influence was felt through the son she raised and the countless lives she touched with her wisdom and warmth, adding that Nigeria owes her a debt of gratitude.

Radda urged Yilwatda and his family to take solace in the knowledge that Mama Lydia lived a fulfilled life of purpose, leaving behind legacies that will endure for generations.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Katsina State, I extend condolences to Yilwatda, the entire family, Government and people of Plateau, and all who mourn Mama Lydia’s passing.

“May her memory be a blessing, and may her legacy of love and resilience continue to inspire all who knew her,”  Radda said. 

NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA