Following the passing of the mother-in-law to the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, visited the family on Tuesday.
The wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, recently lost her mother, the late Hajia Maryam Albishir, who died on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
At the condolence visit, the First Lady took the time to extol the virtue of mothers, saying they are the ones who largely help shape the lives of their children.
She pointed out that though female children tend to gravitate towards their fathers, the role and influence of the mother cannot be overemphasised.
“The influence of the mother is great. Though our fathers tend not to scold us as much as our mothers, what our mothers do, especially when we are still very young, is really remarkable.
“I know you will miss her very much but she has done so well and I pray Almighty Allah remembers all her good work and forgives her shortcomings.
“The loss of a mother is really a painful thing and no matter how old she is, you will not want her to go,” she noted in her remarks.
The wife of the president also prayed for strength for Hajia Nana Shettima and other members of the family, urging them to bear the loss.
Responding to the remarks, the Vice President’s wife appreciated the First Lady’s visit.
Oluremi Tinubu was accompanied on the visit by the wives of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Deputy Senate President, Imo State Governor and Chief of Staff to the President.
Oluremi Tinubu pays condolence visit to VP Shettima’s wife
