Former INEC Chairman, Prof Jega Loses Wife

‎Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, is dead.

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‎In a statement issued on Sunday seen by Politics Nigeria, April 5, 2026, the family confirmed her death and disclosed that her Janaiza prayer will take place after the Zuhr prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the National Mosque in Abuja.

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‎Prof. Jega currently serves as Co-Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee (PLRIC), Special Adviser to the President on Livestock Development, and Pro-Chancellor of both Nasarawa State University and Usman Danfodio University.

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‎The late Hajiya Hadiza Jega was widely known for her support of education and community development, particularly across northern Nigeria.

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‎The family prayed for her soul to be granted Aljannah Firdausi and called on friends, associates, and well-wishers to remember them in prayers during this period of mourning.

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‎Bayero University, Kano, where Jega was Vice Chancellor, also announced her demise while commiserating with the Professor.

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‎“Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. With total submission to the will of Allah, we announce the passing of the wife of our former Vice-Chancellor, Prof.Attahiru Jega, OFR.”

‎“Her Janazah will be held immediately after Zuhr prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja, today Sunday, 5th April 2026.

‎“May Allah grant her Aljannatul Firdaus and forgive her shortcomings. May He also grant the family the strength and patience to bear this loss. Ameen,” the statement read.

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