Hajiya Maryam Abubakar Albishir, mother-in-law of Vice President Kashim Shettima, has passed away at the age of 69 following a prolonged illness.
She will be buried in Kano on Monday afternoon in accordance with Islamic customs . The late Hajiya Maryam was renowned for her compassion, wisdom and dedication to charitable activities .
Hajiya Maryam Abubakar Albishir, the mother-in-law of Vice President Kashim Shettima, passed away on Sunday evening in Kano at the age of 69, following a long battle with illness.
A statement from the Office of the Vice President, issued by Senior Special Assistant Stanley Nkwocha, announced that Hajiya Maryam, the mother of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima, will be buried today in Kano, following Islamic customs.
The statement remembered Hajiya Maryam as a kind, compassionate, and wise matriarch, deeply respected for her devotion to her community and charitable endeavors. She will be fondly remembered for her guidance and support by her family and the wider Kano community.
“The nation extends its condolences to Vice President Kashim Shettima, Hajiya Nana Shettima, and their family during this difficult time, while appreciating the life and legacy of the late Hajiya Maryam Albishir.”
