The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has sympathized with her counterpart in Communications and Digital Economy, Sheikh Isa Ali Pantami who lost his teenage daughter, Aishah Isa Ali on Monday.
Umar Farouq expressed deep sadness following the announcement on his Twitter account, according to a statement by her media aide Nneka Ikem Anibeze.
“Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. I wish to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear daughter. I am deeply saddened by her demise. I pray that Allah grants her jannatul firdaus.
“My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this difficult period. May you find the comfort and strength to bear this irreparable loss”, the minister stated.
Sheikh Pantami had announced that funeral prayers will be held Tuesday at Annur Masjeed, Wuse 2, immediately after Zuhr prayers and will be buried in Abuja.
