By Ali Atabor
A large crowd gathered at the family residence in Adogo, Ajaokuta Local Government Area, for the third-day Fidau prayer for the late Hajia Arametu Sani Egidi, mother of Rt Hon Sani Egidi Abdulraheem, Member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency.
Islamic clerics from the area and beyond led the prayers, offering supplications for her peaceful repose and Allah’s protection and guidance for her family.
The prayers were attended by top government functionaries, traditional rulers, and various groups and associations.
Many who knew Hajia Arametu Sani Egidi paid glowing tributes to her virtues as a caring mother who touched many lives.
Mr. Amin Salami, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Kogi State, described her as a symbol of love and compassion who raised her children with values of contentment, hard work, and respect.
Alhaji Ali Atabor, Coordinator of Kogi East Chapter of GYB Voice Network, condoled with Rt Hon Sani Egidi Abdulraheem, urging him to find solace in the enduring legacies of his mother.
“We members of GYB Voice Network, Kogi East Chapter are here to pay our condolences to our patron Rt Hon Sani Egidi Abdulraheem on the demise of his mother, and to join others here today for the third -day Fidau prayer of Mama Arametu Sani Egidi. May her gentle soul rest in peace”.
Comrade Sadiq, Kogi State Chairman of Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN), also sympathized with the family, saying Hajia Arametu lived a fulfilled life, leaving behind worthy successors.
Other dignitaries in attendance included Hon. Taiye Abanika, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development; Alhaji Syiaka Adabenege, Auditor General for Local Government; some Permanent Secretaries and former Commissioners including Mr Samson Bako.
Traditional rulers, including the representative of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland and various monarchs from Kogi Central and beyond, also attended the Fidau prayer.
Hajia Arametu Sani Egidi passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 101, leaving behind three surviving children, Hajia Sefinat Sani, Rt Hon Sani Egidi Abdulraheem, and Illiyasu Sani, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
(Omanews.com)
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