The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of Madam Lydia Yilwatda, the mother of the party’s national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as a colossal loss to the entire APC family.
The immediate past National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje also said the late Mama Lydia will be remembered for her moral uprightness, selfless disposition, and her role in nurturing generations of responsible citizens.
APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka in a statement in Abuja on Monday said the party “received with shock and sadness the news of the passing of Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of our National Chairman, Prof, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda. She was 83 years old.
“Mama Yilwatda was a devout christian and leader whose contributions to the growth of her Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) were immeasurable. She was a humble, virtuous, and compassionate woman, renowned and loved for her generosity and selfless service to her family, church, and community.
“Mama’s death is a colossal loss not only to her family, community but the entire APC family.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with her immediate family, church, community, the government, and good people of Plateau State at this difficult time.”
In his condolence message, former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje commiserated with his successor over the death of his mother, whom he described as a devout and virtuous woman who dedicated her life to the service of God, her family, and her community.
He noted that her sterling virtues are evident in the life and leadership qualities of her son, Yilwatda, who today leads the ruling party.
The former governor of Kano State, in the statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, said the passing of a mother is one of life’s greatest pains.
“On behalf of my family, associates, and supporters, I extend heartfelt condolences to our National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the entire Yilwatda family. Mama Lydia will be remembered for her moral uprightness, her selfless disposition, and her role in nurturing generations of responsible citizens. While her death is a great loss, we are consoled by the fact that she lived a fulfilled life of impact and service.”
Ganduje then urged the family to draw strength from her enduring legacies while calling on the APC family nationwide to stand in solidarity with the National Chairman at this trying moment.
