HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE CONDOLES WITH KADUNA DEPUTY GOVERNOR HADIZA SABUWA BALARABE OVER THE PASSING OF HER FATHER

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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

OCTOBER 9, 2026

HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE CONDOLES WITH KADUNA DEPUTY GOVERNOR HADIZA SABUWA BALARABE OVER THE PASSING OF HER FATHER

ABUJA — The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) OFR, has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences to the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Her Excellency Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, following the passing of her beloved father.
In a condolence message released in Abuja, General Musa described the loss of a patriarch as a profound and painful experience, noting that fathers serve as pillars of wisdom, strength, and moral guidance for their families and society at large.
The Minister paid glowing tribute to the deceased for living a life of impact and for nurturing a legacy of dedicated public service, integrity, and leadership, which is vividly reflected in the exemplary service of the Deputy Governor.
“On behalf of the Ministry of Defence and the entire security architecture of our nation, I extend our deepest sympathies to Her Excellency, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, her family, and the entire people of Kaduna State during this moment of grief,” General Musa stated.
The Minister prayed Almighty God to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest, comfort the bereaved family, and give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Signed:
Leah Katung-Babatunde
SA (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Defence