Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hajiya Ladi Binta Musawa, the beloved mother of our elder sister, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa. Hajiya Ladi was a devoted mother, matriarch, and woman of immense kindness whose impact extended far beyond her family. Through her generosity, compassion, and commitment to others, she touched countless lives across Kaduna and beyond.
The values she instilled in her children are reflected in their character, strength, and service to society. While I did not have the honour of knowing her as personally as the likes of my Essence brothers, Mallam Hafiz Bayero and Hon. Muktar Baloni. Her reputation is a sublime and May Allah elevate her soul to the highest level of Aljannah. I personally heard this view from the countless that attended her Janazah prayer and burial at Gudu earlier today.
The late Alhaji Musa Musawa, a respected progressive, accomplished public servant, and one of Northern Nigeria's most principled political voice has created a family that will endure in Nigeria’s history. Our late mother was a backbone of that esteemed family. The family’s contributions to public life, their commitment to justice, and their lifelong advocacy for the ordinary Nigerian has earned them admiration across generations. Together, they built a remarkable family and left a legacy rooted in service, integrity, compassion, and community.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to Barrister Hannatu Musawa, the entire Musawa family, and all who mourn the loss of a beloved mother, grandmother, mentor, and pillar of strength. The amount of calls, prayers from some of my constituents, particularly in Unguwar Sarki where the Musawa family home is, and our own family home. As well as constituents in Bakori Road, where our late mother, Hajiya Ladi lived, is a testament to how this loss has affected every facet of the social class of Nigeria.
May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive her shortcomings, grant her Aljannatul Firdaus, and give the family the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. On behalf of the excellent people Kaduna North that I humbly represent, we deeply mourn this immense loss.
Signed
Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai
Member.
Kaduna North Federal Constituency
Chairman, Committee on Banking Regulations.
June 13, 2026.
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