Bayero University, Kano (BUK), on Sunday, announced the passing of Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former BUK Vice-Chancellor and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega.
In a statement shared on its official social media page, BUK said, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the passing of Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega.”
The statement noted that her Janazah prayer would be held immediately after Zuhr at the National Mosque, Abuja, on Sunday, 5th April 2026.
BUK prayed for the eternal repose of the deceased, saying, “May Allah grant her Aljannatul Firdaus and forgive her shortcomings. May He also grant the family the strength and patience to bear this loss. Ameen.”
