8th assembly speaker Dogara’s mother dies at 103

Samuel Luka, Bauchi

The mother of 8th Nigerian House of Representatives Speaker, Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur has passed away at the age of 103.

The former speaker, Rt. Honourable Yakubu Dogara made this known on behalf of the family in a statement on Friday evening.

Dogara who represented Dass,Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro federal constituency in the 8th assembly, said he was comforted by the fact that the matriarch lived a life of total commitment, dedication and service to God and humanity.

“It is with utmost gratitude and total submission to the will of God Almighty that we announce the transition to glory of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Mama Saratu Yakubu Tukur which occurred today, Friday, December 22, 2023 at the age of 103 years”, he said.

The ex-speaker e added that the funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.