By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA mnipr
The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, Alhaji Dahir Lawal Yahaya, on Monday led a delegation to pay a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), following the death of her mother, Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan.
The visit, which underscored the solidarity of public institutions with the bereaved family, was marked by prayers and tributes in honour of the deceased, who was described as a devoted mother and a woman of exemplary character.
Speaking during the visit, Yahaya conveyed the heartfelt sympathies of the officers and men of the NDLEA Kano State Command to the family and the entire NAWOJ fraternity.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul and urged the family to remain steadfast in faith, noting that while death is an inevitable passage, the enduring legacy of a life well lived offers comfort to those left behind.
The NDLEA commander described the late Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan as a committed and caring mother whose dedication to her family and positive impact on those around her would continue to be remembered.
He also assured the family of the command’s support and solidarity during the period of mourning.
Also present to receive the NDLEA delegation was the Head of Operations of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos, Chief Mrs. Hadiza Ifeyinwa Omowole.
Earlier, Omowole had paid a separate condolence visit to the family, where she commiserated with the NAWOJ National Secretary and the Chairperson of NAWOJ, Jigawa State, both daughters of the deceased.
She prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT) would forgive the shortcomings of the late Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan, grant her eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus, and comfort the bereaved family with the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
The condolence visits concluded with special prayers for the repose of the deceased’s soul and for divine comfort for the family, as colleagues, friends and well-wishers continued to identify with the NAWOJ National Secretary and her family during their moment of grief.