Katsina Governor Radda extends condolences to APC National Chairman, Prof. Yilwatda over mother’s passing

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Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has extended his condolences to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, following the passing of his beloved mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda, who departed this world on Sunday.

In a message of sympathy, Governor Radda described Mama Lydia as a matriarch of faith and character, whose life of sacrifice, discipline, and devotion helped shape a son who today shoulders the enormous responsibility of leading Nigeria’s ruling party.

“The loss of a mother is one of the deepest pains a child can know. Mama Lydia was not just Prof. Yilwatda mother, she was his guide, his anchor, and the moral compass that prepared him for a life of service. Her values live on in him, and through him, in our party and our nation,” Governor Radda said.

The Governor noted that the late Mama Lydia passing is not only a personal loss to the Yilwatda family but also to the larger APC family, where she was widely respected for her simplicity, kindness, and commitment to the faith.

“She embodied quiet strength. Though not in public office, her influence was felt through the son she raised and the countless lives she touched with her wisdom and warmth. Nigeria owes women like Mama Lydia a debt of gratitude,” the Governor added.

“Behind every great leader is a mother who planted the seed of vision and character. Mama Lydia passing reminds us of the quiet but powerful role mothers play in shaping our nation’s destiny,” Governor Radda further remarked.

Governor Radda urged Prof. Yilwatda and his family to take solace in the knowledge that Mama Lydia lived a fulfilled life of purpose, leaving behind legacies that will endure for generations.

On behalf of the Government and people of Katsina State, Governor Radda extended condolences to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the entire Yilwatda family, the Government and people of Plateau State, and all who mourn Mama Lydia’s passing.

“May her memory be a blessing, and may her legacy of love and resilience continue to inspire all who knew her,” he prayed.