Family sources disclosed that Hajiya Dada died around 7pm on Monday at home at the age of 102 years.
According to a source, her funeral prayer will be conducted at the Yar’Adua’s family house, Yar’Adua area of Katsina metropolis by 1:30pm on Tuesday.
Hajiya Dada is survived by children and grandchildren, among whom is the current senator representing Katsina Central senatorial district, Abdulazeez Musa Yar’Adua.
In a statement on Monday night, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commiserated with the Yar'Adua family over the passing of Hajiya Dada.
The statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said "Hajiya Dada, mother of the late former President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, passed away on Monday at a venerable age.
"President Tinubu also extends his condolences to Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, the people of Katsina State, and to the many lives the late matriarch touched.
"The President mourns Hajiya Dada, yet extols her legacy of compassion, faith, honesty, and good fellowship."
President Tinubu, the statement added, prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and affirmed that the beloved and remarkable matriarch of the Yar'Adua family will always be remembered for the support, peace, joy, and comfort she offered to many.