Dear late Tafida, we have wronged ourselves as we disagreed with most of your struggles: either we were blind or deaf when you were expressing what the future might hold for us if we deviated from the reality of life or refused to uphold the faithful belief in the right doctrine. found: Wikipedia, Aug. 13, 2015 (Umaru Musa Yar'Adua; b. in Katsina; a member of political party founded by his elder brother Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, the People's Democratic Movement (PDM); governor of Katsina State 1999-2007; d. at the Aso Rock presidential villa [Abuja] after treatments abroad for … Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Resend Activation Email. Life is interesting as SMY age-mates and contemporaries are ruling our beloved country. Add to your scrapbook. As faithful Believers, every living soul shall live a life circle as ordained by Almighty Allah. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. He was later pronounced dead from natural causes. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. His inauguration marked the first time in the country’s history that an elected civilian head of state had transferred power to another. His personal willingness to accommodate unsavory characters that today 2020 are extremely lucky to be alive and wangles within the corridors of power, finds it very difficult to reflect a little backwards on his mentorship. Associated Locale (naf) Great Britain. goodhabib@yahoo.co.uk. Try again later. Everyone has a birth-day and a death-day. On the 8th of December, he slumped in his room and had to be taken to the hospital for urgent medical attention. Asabe Shehu Musa Yar'Adua (born 6 June 1956) is the widow of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua, a retired Nigerian Army major general who served as the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters under General Olusegun Obasanjo's 1977 - 1979 military government.. She is the founder/president of Asabe Shehu Yar'Adua Foundation (ASYARF), a non-governmental organisation with its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. By MOHAMMED G. POTISKUM Allah the Most Merciful, the Most Gracious! Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Failed to delete memorial. Something fundamental has really gone wrong in our most recent dispensation where life has lost its value. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. Prayers at the National Mosque will immediately follow. Early life and education Yar’Adua was born in Katsina into a titled Fulani family. We pray to Almighty Allah to forgive those of us that are living wherever we have betrayed our country and our democracy. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. There was an error deleting this problem. However, his words linger on: stand firm, say the truth and be yourself in any situation you find yourself. The former president at a program on Saturday revealed that a former leader of the country during the military regime, Gen. Sani Abacha wanted him, the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and the June 12 hero, the late Moshood Abiola, dead while in prison. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In Memory of Late General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua. Inna Lillahi wa Inna Illaihi Rajuna! President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Yar’Adua family of Yar’Adua on the passing of Hajiya Rabi, mother in-law of his late friend and classmate, General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua… Today, democracy is undergoing its most difficult times in Nigeria. Cemetery is in Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria, but Katsina is not listed as an option. /* You can add more configuration options to webfontloader by previously defining the WebFontConfig with your options */ Shehu Yar’Adua’s Death With a long history of smoking and poor dieting, Shehu’s health deteriorated while in Prison. Thanks for your help! Your email address will not be published. Has Affiliation. O’Allah provide us the strong heart and mindset to lead right from our homes and shoulder the responsibilities placed upon us. As Almighty Allah will have it, today Tuesday, the 8th December 2020 makes it 23 years of his passing away to the world beyond. He was governor of Katsina State in northern Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 28 May 2007. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Please select a county or city to continue. Try again later. The sentence was commuted to life in prison but he died in captivity on 8 December 1997. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Shehu Musa Yar'Adua was a first-hand participant in some of Nigeria's most pivotal moments since independence. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. After Umaru Musa Yar'Adua became ill and left Nigeria for medical treatment, the National Assembly declared Goodluck Jonathan Acting President on February 9, 2010. GREAT NEWS! Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Drag images here or select from your computer for Gen Shehu Musa Yar'adua memorial. Generals. The 52-year old, who became a prisoner following the death of a man he fought with, was at the centre being run by Senator Shehu Sani to collect some … We are so scared to start thinking that those in the graveyards are better than those that are living, as we have seen uncountable lives being snuffed out of people not knowing their offences and those that get involved in the criminal acts have no justifiable reasons to take                                                                                                                                                                              the lives of those presumed to be innocent souls in search of their daily bread. If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Yar’Adua was born to an elite Fulani family, and his birthplace was an important centre of Islamic learning. Try again. Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Personal Life Yar'adua married Hajia Binta in 1965, and they had five children, including Murtala Yar'Adua, former Nigerian Minister of State for Defence. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Following on his training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Sandhurst, England, Yar'Adua participated in the Nigerian Civil War. As Almighty Allah will have it, today Tuesday, the 8th December 2020 makes it 23 years of his passing away to the world beyond. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. ). M ohammed Habib . He was the older brother of former Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua.Following on his training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Sandhurst, England, Yar'Adua participated in the Nigerian Civil War. wf.type = 'text/javascript'; The statement said: “The Board of Trustees of the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation will host a Memorial Programme in honour of late Shehu Yar’Adua to mark the 20th anniversary of his death. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Try again later. Published November 2, 2018 November 2, 2018. The death of former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, was undoubtedly a rude shock to those following the Nigerian political space keenly. Oops, something didn't work. Gender. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has Eulogised Late President Yar’Adua 10 Years After his Death. based on information from your browser. Highlights of Late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua’s Career, Profile — His Achievements and Cause of Death. Birth Date (edtf) 1943-03-05. We have set your language to Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Major General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua (March 5, 1943 – December 8, 1997) was a Nigerian businessman, soldier, and politician. Field of Activity. In one of his quotes: “It is the sacrifice some of us must make for our country Nigeria to be free”. There is a problem with your email/password. Sorry! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Gen Shehu Musa Yar'adua I found on Findagrave.com. var s = document.getElementsByTagName( 'script' )[0]; Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of Yar'Adua on the passing of Hajiya Rabi, mother in-law of his late friend and classmate, General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, describing her demise as a sad loss. var wf = document.createElement( 'script' ); He was sentenced to death by a military tribunal in 1995, after calling on the Nigerian military government of General Sani Abacha and his Provisional Ruling Council to re-establish civilian rule. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Late Gen. SM Yar’Adua was a great Chaos and Crisis Manager of our times. Nigeria--Politics and government--1993-2007. It is the most difficult time of any leadership in Nigeria, even worse than what led to the civil war. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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Hardly can anyone at the ages of 54 – 75 years on earth understand what led to our present situation. His father, Musa […] Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The Memorial is scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2017 at 9:30am at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Gen. Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, GCON, Tafida Katsina was born […] Try again later. He was declared the winner of the controversial Nigerian presidential election held on 21 April … Today, democracy strives for 21 years uninterrupted but faces a lot of challenges as the reality of the cardinal point of True Federalism were never allowed to prevail by political Office holders. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). })(); Allah the Most Merciful, the Most Gracious! Nigeria in the 21 years of a straight and successful democracy only revels in the irony of life. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Life is worth living and every living soul must test the wrath of death at the ordained time. Where did we go wrong? When Olusegun Obasanjo was military head of state from 1976 until 1979, Yar'Adua was his Vice President.He was sentenced to life in prison by a military tribunal in 1995 after calling on the Nigerian military government of Gen. Sani Abacha and his Provisional Ruling Council to reestablish civilian rule. Later that year, Yar’Adua died on 5 May at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. According to a statement made available to newsmen yesterday by … To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. Failed to report flower. In March 1995, General Yar'Adua alongside Olusegun Obasanjo, Lawan Gwadabe and others were arrested on allegations of plotting a coup to overthrow the General Sani Abacha regime. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. Even when his death sentence was passed, Shehu Yar'Adua's spirit and determination were not broken. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. if ( typeof WebFontConfig === "undefined" ) { GREAT NEWS! He is gone for good, Insha Allah. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Jonathan on Tuesday described his late boss, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as a President like no other who lived and died for the sake of the country. So much water has gone down the drain in Nigeria. Organization: (naf) Operation Feed the Nation (Nigeria) Birth Place (naf) Katsina (Nigeria) Associated Locale (naf) Nigeria. The Yar’Aduas had been actively involved in Nigeria’s politics. It is 23 years that you departed this world in mysterious circumstances. Many believe the former Katsina Governor was best leader of Africa’s most populous nation since the return to multi-party democracy in 1999. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Occupation. Please try again later. The situation is scaring but silence is never an answer in the present predicament. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. wf.async = 'true'; This book, set against the backdrop of Nigerian history, tells the inside story of Yar'Adua's life and his vision for his country. Shehu Musa Yar’adua Shehu Musa Yar’adua (March 5, 1943 – December 8, 1997) was a retired Nigerian Army major general who served as the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters under General Olusegun Obasanjo’s 1977 – 1979 military government. On February 24, 2010, Yar'adua returned to Abuja, and died at the Aso Rock presidential Villa at 9 P.M. on May 5, 2010. This account has been disabled. 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(function() { Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, (born Aug. 16, 1951, Katsina, Nigeria—died May 5, 2010, Abuja), Nigerian politician who served as president of Nigeria (2007–10). Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Death Date (edtf) 1997-12-08. Verify and try again. Former Nigeria’s President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, unravelled reasons why he supported the candidacy of Alhaji Shehu Musa Yar’Adua over Chief Olu Falae in … Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. By. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. s.parentNode.insertBefore( wf, s ); Politicians It is the sacrifice some of us must make for our country to be free.” Shehu Musa Yar'Adua died two and a … Failed to remove flower. It was so agonizing that life was snuffed out of you. 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Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. GREAT NEWS! He died late Wednesday evening, about 9 o’clock at … Feb. 18, 2014 NewsRescue At a slippery point in time in Nigeria’s history and indeed the history of Africa, where decent leadership is elusive and desperation triumphs; where the people have given up on integrity and the possibility of upright anti corrupt leadership. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (16 August 1951 – 5 May 2010) was the 13th president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. We’ve updated the security on the site. A system error has occurred. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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