The family of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai on Sunday morning announced the funeral prayers of late Hajiya Umma Elrufai.
Umma, is the mother of former Kaduna state governor, Nasiru El-Rufai and other of her children.
According to a statement by her grandson and son of the immediate past Kaduna state governor, Bello El-Rufai via his social media account, the funeral prayer will take place at National Mosque, Abuja on Sunday March 29, 2026.
Part of the statement reads, “ln the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
“On behalf of the elders and the entire family, we wish to formally announce the Janazah Prayer for our beloved grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who returned to her Creator yesterday.
“The Janazah Prayer will take place as follows:National Mosque Abuja,on
Sunday. 29th March, 2026 by 1:00 pm prompt, and burial at Gudu Cemetery (follows immediately after)
“We deeply appreciate the outpouring of prayers, visits, and condolences during this moment of grief.
“May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive her shortcomings, expand her grave, and grant her the highest place in Aljannatul Firdaus.“
Blueprint.ng reports that immediately the death of Hajiya Umma was disclosed, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) released Nasir El-Rufai from detention.