By Adesina Soyooye
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, has lost his wife, Hadiza Jega.
She passed on Sunday, April 5, 2026, according to a statement by Bayero University, Kano. Professor Jega was a former Vice Chancellor of the University.
BUK in a statement which it posted on its official social media page on Sunday, said it sadly “announces the passing of Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega.”
The cause of death was not, however disclosed, but the statement offered prayers for the repose of her soul and condolences to her family.
The statement, also, announced that Janazah prayer for the deceased would take place immediately after Zuhr prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
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