Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, the delegation from the presidency led by the national security adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and many prominent Nigerians joined Vice President Kashim Shettima for the burial of his stepmother, Hajja Hauwa Abba Kormi, on Thursday evening in Maiduguri.
The funeral prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Borno, Laisu Ibrahim Ahmad.
Hajjia Hauwa Kormi died on Thursday after a prolonged illness at the age of 69. She left behind five children, many stepchildren and grandchildren.
The burial was also attended by senators for Borno Central, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan, Borno North, Barrister Mohammed Tahir Monguno, House of Representatives members, and members of Borno State House Assembly led by the speaker, Abdulkarim Lawan.
Others include the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, MD of North East Development Commission, Mohammed Goni Alkali and Borno State Executive Council members, among other officials.
