Former INEC Chairman, Prof Jega Loses Spouse

Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, spouse of former Chairman of the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, is useless.

In an announcement issued on Sunday seen by Politics Nigeria, April 5, 2026, the household confirmed her dying and disclosed that her Janaiza prayer will happen after the Zuhr prayer at 1:30 p.m. on the Nationwide Mosque in Abuja.

Prof. Jega presently serves as Co-Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee (PLRIC), Particular Adviser to the President on Livestock Growth, and Professional-Chancellor of each Nasarawa State College and Usman Danfodio College.

The late Hajiya Hadiza Jega was broadly identified for her help of schooling and group growth, significantly throughout northern Nigeria.

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The household prayed for her soul to be granted Aljannah Firdausi and referred to as on associates, associates, and well-wishers to recollect them in prayers throughout this era of mourning.

Bayero College, Kano, the place Jega was Vice Chancellor, additionally introduced her demise whereas commiserating with the Professor.

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With whole submission to the need of Allah, we announce the passing of the spouse of our former Vice-Chancellor, Prof.Attahiru Jega, OFR.”
“Her Janazah shall be held instantly after Zuhr prayer on the Nationwide Mosque, Abuja, right this moment Sunday, fifth April 2026.
“Might Allah grant her Aljannatul Firdaus and forgive her shortcomings. Might He additionally grant the household the power and persistence to bear this loss. Ameen,” the assertion learn.